(7) COSPLAY FOR A CAUSE
Florida Garrison Squad 7, part of the worldwide 501st Legion, appeared at Collective Con 2021
Florida Garrison Squad 7, located in northern Florida, was at Collective Con 2021
To say this is a group of Star Wars fans is a serious understatement. Beyond the fandom, these north Florida cosplayers are active in charitable and community events throughout the region -- and connected to the international Star Wars movement.
If you're not a devoted Star Wars fan, this can get complicated - so we simplified it for you.
Florida Garrison has five regional squads in the state
Florida Garrison, with more than 600 active members, is the statewide organization divided into five regional squads. Florida Garrison Squad 7 is located in north Florida. Other squad titles include the northwest Florida squad, Parjai; central Florida, Makaze; west central Florida, Tampa Bay; and south Florida, Everglades.
The five squads stay busy promoting Star Wars and helping their communities. For more information on leadership, visit Florida Garrison officers and member roster.
Florida Garrison is part of worldwide 501st Legion
Florida Garrison is connected to the worldwide phenomenon of volunteers knows as the 501st Legion that started in 1997.
Florida Garrison Squad 7 cosplayers at Collective Con 2021 (left and below)
About the 501st Legion
The 501st Legion is the worldwide Star Wars fan organization that is dedicated to the accurate cosplaying of Imperial Stormtroopers, Sith Lords, Clone Troopers, bounty hunters, and other villains from the Star Wars universe.
Nicknamed "Vader's Fist," the international phenomenon is comprised entirely of volunteers. The 501st Legion appears at thousands of charity, communtiy and promotional events.
Enlist with with Florida Garrison
Do you like what you see? Perhaps you should enlist. The Florida Garrison training video provides everything you need to know to register and navigate the highly popular forum for Star Wars fans.
Florida Garrison 501st Squad Areas
