Star Wars fans dressed up as Stormtroopers to celebrate the 50th anniversary of George Lucas' production company.

A division of the 501st Legion, a volunteer organisation bringing together Star Wars costume enthusiasts, took part in a parade in Borehamwood on Saturday morning.

The short parade began in Shenley Road near the Hertsmere Borough Council offices and ended over the road at Elstree Studios - the home of the first three Star Wars films.

The event was to mark the 50th anniversary of Lucasfilm, which is an American production company set up by Star Wars creator George Lucas.

Darth Vader, Krennic, and more than 20 Stormtroopers in various costume varieties were welcomed to the studios lot by managing director of Elstree Studios, Roger Morris, who as a Jedi Knight, ensured that they were kept in order.

Elstree Studios managing director Roger Morris pictured with the volunteers dressed up as Stormtroopers from Star Wars. Credit: Elstree Studios

Elstree Studios managing director Roger Morris pictured with the volunteers dressed up as Stormtroopers from Star Wars. Credit: Elstree Studios

Mr Morris said: "Elstree Studios is proud to have been the original home of Star Wars - such an important part of our legacy. We welcome this initiative to support education by Lucasfilm and the Star Wars support groups such as 501st Legion.

"We hope to do more work with them to raise the profile of the charitable work they do."

The parade was in partnership with the UK Garrison, a division of the 501st Legion, and it was livestreamed to raise money for Lucasfilm’s chosen charity, FIRST.

FIRST aims to engage young people in STEM Education and to encourage the next generation of Science and Technology innovators in over 100 countries around the world.

Elstree Studios

Elstree Studios

Lucasfilm is also home to some of the world's other favourite film franchises including Indian Jones.

The first three Indiana Jones films (Raiders of the Lost Ark, Temple of Doom and The Last Crusade) were all filmed at Elstree Studios.

Mr Lucas also played a role in saving in the studios in the 1990s and this led to the naming of George Lucas Stages 1 & 2, which were opened by HRH Prince Charles in 1999.

A video of the parade can be found on Youtube here.