Department of Parks and Recreation Announces Annual Drive-In Movies in the Park Series

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 7, 2021

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION ANNOUNCES ANNUAL DRIVE-IN MOVIES IN THE PARK SERIES

(JACKSON, MS) – The Department of Parks and Recreation today announced its 4^th Annual Drive-In Movies in the Park Series. Beginning April 16^th, Jacksonians are invited to come out and enjoy a night under the stars, featuring a movie shown on a digital Jumbo-Tron outdoor movie screen. Friday nights are for family-themed movies; Saturday nights will feature adult-themed movies. Admission is $5.00 per vehicle, CASH ONLY. No grills or glass containers are permitted.

In an effort to decrease the spread of COVID-19, social distancing will be practiced. Parking is limited. Everyone must remain in or near their vehicles and wear a face covering at all times. Please see the times and dates below:

Friday, April 16^th and Saturday, April 17^th

• Smith Wills Stadium parking lot
• 1200 Lakeland Drive Jackson, MS 39216
• Pre-show 6:30 p.m. Movie starts at 7:30 p.m

Friday, May 14^th and Saturday, May 15^th

• VA Legion Softball Complex parking lot
• 4500 Officer Thomas Catchings, Sr. Drive Jackson, MS 39209
• Pre-show 6:30 p.m. Movie starts at 7:30 p.m

Friday, June 11^th and Saturday, June 12^th  

• VA Legion Softball Complex parking lot
• 4500 Officer Thomas Catchings, Sr. Drive Jackson, MS 39209
• Pre-show 6:30 p.m. Movie starts at 7:30 p.m

Friday, July 23^rd and Saturday, July 24th  

• Smith Wills Stadium parking lot
• 1200 Lakeland Drive Jackson, MS 39216
• Pre-show 6:30 p.m. Movie starts at 7:30 p.m

For more information on movie listings, please contact 601-960-0655.

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