Row over Star Wars in-Vaders

Parade 'hijacked'

A GROUP of Star Wars enthusiasts have been branded disrespectful after hijacking a military parade dressed as 

Jedis, Stormtroopers and even Darth Vader.

Members of the 501st UK Garrison, one of the world’s biggest Star Wars clubs, had been helping with a fundraiser.

But as Armed Forces members began parading through Shepton Mallet, Somerset, they marched behind the Army 

band, ahead of other members of the Armed Forces.

Local Nick Tolson, an ex-Air Cadet, called for an apology.

He said there was a “strict protocol” for military parades.

But organiser Cllr Derek Marvin said it was not a full military parade and not subject to protocol — and said the Star 

Wars group did “a fantastic job” for charity.

Enthusiast Sam Regan, 24, added: “It’s a Stormtrooper in a teacup.”

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