Boston to host free, weekly drive-in movie series throughout July – WCVB Boston

Boston to host free, weekly drive-in movie series throughout July

The city of Boston is looking to provide a safe entertainment for its residents amid the COVID-19 pandemic by holding a free, weekly drive-in movie series throughout the month of July.The showings will be held in the rear parking lot at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, as well as the Parker Street Parking Lot at 121 Halleck St., which is near the Wentworth Institute of Technology.City officials said they will be using an LED screen that is visible from afar during the day and at night.The series, which begins July 8, is being organized by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sport and Entertainment. The Highland Street Foundation, in partnership with the Age Strong Commission, is supporting the events.”We are proud to offer free, family-friendly entertainment for the people of Boston through the July Drive-in Movie Series,” said Boston Mayor Marty Walsh. “We are thankful for the Highland Street Foundation’s support to make this happen, and to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center and Wentworth Institute of Technology for hosting. Our hope is that these movie nights can provide a safe, fun summer respite for Boston residents of all ages.” The drive-in movie series will be held at the BCEC on July 8 and July 15, then will shift to the Parker Street Parking Lot for showings on July 22 and July 29.The series will include double features on select Wednesdays, as well as a special matinee viewing with the Age Strong Commission on July 15.Anyone who would like to attend must pre-register their vehicle through an RSVP on Eventbrite, which can be accessed by clicking this link.Here is the current lineup for the City of Boston July Drive-In Movie Series:July 8Moana, 6 p.m. at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (enter via Cypher Street)July 15TBD (Age Strong Matinee), 10 a.m. at the BCECFrozen II, 6 p.m. at the BCECJurassic Park, 8:30 p.m. at the BCECJuly 22Coco, 6 p.m. at the Parker Street Parking Lot (enter via Halleck Street)TBD, 8:30 p.m. at the Parker Street Parking LotJuly 29Trolls, 6 p.m. at the Parker Street Parking LotHarriet, 8:30 p.m. at the Parker Street Parking Lot

BOSTON —

The city of Boston is looking to provide a safe entertainment for its residents amid the COVID-19 pandemic by holding a free, weekly drive-in movie series throughout the month of July.

The showings will be held in the rear parking lot at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, as well as the Parker Street Parking Lot at 121 Halleck St., which is near the Wentworth Institute of Technology.

City officials said they will be using an LED screen that is visible from afar during the day and at night.

The series, which begins July 8, is being organized by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sport and Entertainment. The Highland Street Foundation, in partnership with the Age Strong Commission, is supporting the events.

“We are proud to offer free, family-friendly entertainment for the people of Boston through the July Drive-in Movie Series,” said Boston Mayor Marty Walsh. “We are thankful for the Highland Street Foundation’s support to make this happen, and to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center and Wentworth Institute of Technology for hosting. Our hope is that these movie nights can provide a safe, fun summer respite for Boston residents of all ages.”

The drive-in movie series will be held at the BCEC on July 8 and July 15, then will shift to the Parker Street Parking Lot for showings on July 22 and July 29.

The series will include double features on select Wednesdays, as well as a special matinee viewing with the Age Strong Commission on July 15.

Anyone who would like to attend must pre-register their vehicle through an RSVP on Eventbrite, which can be accessed by clicking this link.

Here is the current lineup for the City of Boston July Drive-In Movie Series:

July 8

  • Moana, 6 p.m. at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (enter via Cypher Street)

July 15

  • TBD (Age Strong Matinee), 10 a.m. at the BCEC
  • Frozen II, 6 p.m. at the BCEC
  • Jurassic Park, 8:30 p.m. at the BCEC

July 22

  • Coco, 6 p.m. at the Parker Street Parking Lot (enter via Halleck Street)
  • TBD, 8:30 p.m. at the Parker Street Parking Lot

July 29

  • Trolls, 6 p.m. at the Parker Street Parking Lot
  • Harriet, 8:30 p.m. at the Parker Street Parking Lot

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