Star Wars Day & Cinco De Mayo To Be Celebrated On Snow
Star Wars Day & Cinco De Mayo To Be Celebrated On Snow
Published : 04-May-2026 07:28
Canada's Sunshine ski resort near Banff is set to celebrate "unofficial Star Wars Day" later today, May the 4th (be with you) and then tomorrow Cinco De Mayo on its slopes.
For the past few seasons, Sunshine's slopes have come to life on May the 4th as fans dress in character bring the spirit of Star Wars to life, on the snow at Banff Sunshine.
Skiers and riders are encouraged to dress as Jedi, Stormtroopers, or other Star Wars characters. In past seasons skiers and snowboarders that dress as their favourite characters in full costume (head-to-boots). In past seasons those doing so have enjoyed a discounted lift ticket but whilst the event has been confirmed, it's not clear if that's the case this year. There have also been Star wars themed food served in mountain restaurants.
Then tomorrow, on May 5th, it's a Cinco de Mayo celebration at Banff Sunshine with tacos and tequila promised as the Canadian ski area makes a fast switch for Tatooine to Mexico.
Sunshine is one of three areas still open in Canada, along with Whistler and Quebec's Sommet St Sauveur. It's upper base is still at 2.5m and it reported last week its cumulative snowfall total had hit 990cm, just one storm away from reaching a record breaking 10 metres in a season.
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