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- "It is an honor to be here for this momentous occasion. The pride I feel for this planet cannot be put into words. Eight-hundred and forty-seven years ago Naboo joined the Republic. And tonight we celebrate that reunion."
- ―Palpatine giving his speech during the festival

Festival of Light fireworks display
The Festival of Light was a Naboo tradition which celebrated the anniversary of the planet Naboo joining the Galactic Republic.
Behind the scenes[]
The fireworks during the festival held in Theed in 21 BBY features text similar to the Star Wars saga's opening crawl.[2]
Appearances[]
Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Deception" (First mentioned)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "The Box" (Mentioned only)
Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Crisis on Naboo" (First appearance) (First identified as Festival of Light)
Sources[]
"Crisis on Naboo" - The Clone Wars Episode Guide on StarWars.com (original link is obsolete)
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars Magazine 18
Notes and references[]
- ↑
Star Wars: The Clone Wars — "Crisis on Naboo"
- ↑
"Crisis on Naboo" - The Clone Wars Episode Guide on StarWars.com (original link is obsolete) (slide 4)
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