Also to commemorate the holiday -- which celebrates the Mexican army's 1862 defeat of invading French forces -- StarWars.com will feature an assortment of related content highlighting the Mexican Star Wars fan experience, as well as kid-friendly cultural activities, crafts, Spanish-language multimedia and more.
"We thought it would be a fun experiment to bring the Spanish-language version of The Clone Wars to our online audience in celebration of Cinco de Mayo," said Bill Gannon, Director of Online Operations for Lucasfilm. "To quote Obi-Wan Kenobi, we are taking our first step into a larger world."
In addition to the holiday-themed activities of StarWars.com, Star Wars: The Clone Wars will also be available for viewers to re-experience on TV, as well. Beginning May 1, Cartoon Network will premiere Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Decoded, a full slate of 22 enhanced episodes from the series' first season. Using text windows to provide in-the-moment insights into all aspects of the sweeping galactic conflict -- from trivia to background on characters and storylines -- Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Decoded will unlock the secrets of the series and provide a unique look at a "galaxy far, far away." These episodes will also stream online following their television broadcast.
Watch this space here for related updates on the week-long celebration!
- Star Wars Memories from Mexico Flashback to the original premiere of La Guerra de las Galaxias.
- Mexican Collectibles: Vinolos Romay Banks Keep your pesos in these classic characters
- Make a Death Star Piñata Step-by-step instructions in making a candy-filled battle station.
- Mexico's Magnificent Seven The Lili Ledy set of seven 12-inch Star Wars figures are among the hottest -- and rarest -- collectibles to come from south of the border.
- The Fuerza of Star Wars Revisit the original campaign to bring Spanish-speaking Americans and Mexicans to theaters during the release of the original Star Wars, including rare radio spots.
- Decorate Your Desktop for Cinco de Mayo Downloadable wallpapers featuring the Spanish-language logo.
- Collector Profile: Luis Villagomez Meet a Mexican collector with a most impressive collection of vintage Vader items.
- Star Wars at the Fiesta: A Drive-In First A Spanish-dubbed version of Star Wars debuted for the first time in a Los Angeles drive-in over 30 years ago
- Know a Legion: Mexican Garrison Learn more about the 501st Legion members who live in Mexico.
- Collector Profile: Alonso Vilches Alonso Vilches collects Star Wars memorabilia in the hopes of documenting the saga's history in Mexico.
- NEW: Learn Star Wars in Spanish "Deja que gane el Wookiee." Find out how to say other Spanish Star Wars phrases with art from Katie Cook.
- NEW: Vintage Food Premiums: Mexican Coke Caps Travel back to 1978 Mexico for this latest look at vintage Star Wars food promotions.
- NEW: Star Wars Lucha Libre Masks Darth Vader, Darth Maul, Boba Fett and General Grievous wrestling masks by Randy Martinez.
