Wearing a costume to an event if you're not in the 501st

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I think trooping most events is fine whether you are 501st or not, as like 90% of events are not "official". However, with the concert, there is a screening process for all 501st candidates by LFL for security. Also, there was a limited number of slots available for costumed participation. 501st members are mainly there for pre and post concert activities, as during the concert we will be waaay in the back to avoid causing a distraction. You may want to check with your venue to see if they are encouraging ticket holders to dress up or not.
 
It's your costume, and you can do anything you want with it; within reason. If the 501st gets upset if you show up to a Star Wars ceremony in costume, that's their fault.
 
The only thing I would be concerned about is accidentally damaging your costume. I participated in the concert in NJ and if it were not for the spotters that trooped with us I know I'd have parts get knocked around and broken. It's also hard to see in some costumes as well. The spotters helped clear a path and warned people we were comming through and that helped alot. (I broke both my jetpack thrusters on Halloween in my own house!... I can't imagine what would have happened without the spotters!)
 
Being a Member of the 501st my feeling is, Troop On, enjoy and have fun! If the 501st didn't pay for it, they really can't say who can and cannot wear it can they. Remember NONE of the costumes they wear are officially licensed by LFL and are all "fan made and based". So I say, enjoy, have fun, and apply to the 501st if you'd like to
 
I'm not a 501th member, here in P.R. there is a group and they get crazy when they see my both costume (Darth Maul and Jango Fett), so everytime they make an event the email me asking me if i can go with my costume, and not just me, an everyone that have a Star Wars costume.
Here they call me "Maestro" (Master) because i help them with their costume to look better.
So just go with your costume and have fun.
 
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