The City of Mount Vernon announced on June 9 the return of its Free Family Movie Night series, offering a lineup of five outdoor movies from early summer through late autumn. All screenings will take place at the Schnormeier Event Center in Ariel-Foundation Park, located at 201 S. Norton Street.
The series begins on Saturday, June 27 at 8 p.m. with "Shrek" (PG), followed by "Jurassic Park" (PG-13) on July 18 at 8 p.m., "Grease" (PG) on August 22 at 8 p.m., and "Encanto" (PG) on September 26 at 8 p.m. The final event is a special Halloween matinee featuring "Hocus Pocus" (PG) on October 31 at 2 p.m., where costumes are encouraged.
Jeff Derr, Recreation Director, said, "We are thrilled to bring our community to the Schnormeier Event Center for another summer season of outdoor movies. This series is all about bringing neighbors, friends, and families together in a relaxed setting to enjoy great films completely free of charge."
Admission to all events is free and open seating is available; attendees are encouraged to bring their own blankets and lawn chairs and arrive early for preferred spots. The city expressed gratitude to Ariel~Foundation Park Conservancy for supporting the event series.
In case of severe weather, updates regarding delays or cancellations will be posted on the city's official social media pages and website.
