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Epic lightsaber battle unites Star Wars fans

Sith vs. Jedi in the ultimate showdown in Downtown Toronto
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By Sanjeev Wignarajah

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Photo by: Sanjeev Wignarajah//Toronto Observer

May the force be with you.

Star Wars fans came together in an epic showdown at Nathan Phillips Square on Saturday. Fans were decked out with costumes and lightsabers.

The event was organized by Newmindspace, a non-profit organization known for planning events such as pillow fights, bubble battles and lightsaber battles.

A Star Wars fan is ready to fight against the Sith Photo by: Sanjeev Wignarajah
One Star Wars fan is dressed up as Kylo Ren, the main antagonist in Star Wars The Force Awakens Photo by: Sanjeev Wignarajah//Toronto Observer
Two Star Wars fans duke it out in a lightsaber battle Photo by: Sanjeev Wignarajah//Toronto Observer

Many fans are eager to see Star Wars: The Force Awakens, set for release Dec. 18.

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