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Celebrate all things 'Star Wars' on 'May the Fourth'

By Cox Media Group National Content Desk
May 4, 2016

If you look at the calendar, it may look like it is only the fourth day in May, but "Star Wars" fans all over the world know it is much, much more - a holiday of sorts.

It is May the Fourth, as in May the Fourth (force) be with you.

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