Stormtroopers escorted 6,500 fans to a secret 'Star Wars' concert at Comic-Con

If you were in attendance at the "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" panel at Comic-Con Friday evening, you were in for a big surprise. 

At the end of the panel, it was announced that EVERY PERSON in the Hall H room was invited to a secret "Star Wars" concert. 

For reference, Hall H holds roughly 6,500 people.

If that wasn't enough, Stormtroopers were on hand to escort the entire hall to the secret venue for the concert.

The Stormtroopers entered Hall H after the panel already started.

How do you secretly unload 6,500 people out of the Convention Center? 

Out the back.

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Stormtroopers marched fans away from the Convention Center down toward the San Diego water front.

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The area was familiar to many who were camping out for access into Hall H the day before.

The walk ended at an event tucked away at the Embarcadero Marina across from the Convention Center.

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Once fans got in, they were given a proper "Star Wars" welcome.

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Food and wine stations were ready to greet fans.

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Not just anyone can head to the event, though.

One of these badges handed out in Hall H is needed to attend.

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Here's the scene once fans started to get inside.

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My colleague Melia Robinson is inside the event. 

We'll continue to update this post as we get photos.