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Movies in the Park Series Kicks Off this Weekend

October 1, 2015
The Movies in the Park series presented by the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORDC) features family-friendly, free outdoor movie screenings at NORDC playgrounds for residents across the City.  NORDC partners with playground booster clubs and community organization to host and promote the events.

The movies will begin at sunset (7:15–7:45 p.m.), weather permitting.  Movie goers are encouraged to arrive early for fun fitness activities with instructors from NORDC’s Fit NOLA Parks program.

The screenings are free and open to the public. Moviegoers are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets, as well as items for a picnic. 

Visit www.nola.gov/nordc to view the Fall 2015 schedule.

Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. No pets, alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, firearms, weapons, smoking, or cooking will be allowed during the event.

NORDC Movies in the Park - Fall 2015

Friday, Sept. 4, 2015 “The Princess and the Frog” at Hardin Playground, 2501 New Orleans St., New Orleans, LA  70119. Hosted by One Unity. 

Friday, Sept. 11, 2015  “Little Giants” at Harrell Playground, 2202 Leonidas St., New Orleans, LA 70118. Hosted by Harrell Booster Club.

Friday, Sept. 18, 2015 “The Hunger Games” at Lemann Playground, 628 N. Claiborne Ave., New Orleans, LA  70112. 

Friday, Sept. 25, 2015 “Remember the Titans” at Stallings Gentilly Playground, 2700 Lapeyrouse St., New Orleans, LA  70119.  Hosted by the Stallings Gentilly Booster Club. 

Friday, Oct. 2, 2015 “Million Dollar Arm” at St. Roch  Playground, 1800 St. Roch Ave., New Orleans, LA 70117.  Hosted by the St. Roch Booster Club. 

Friday Oct. 9, 2015  “Annie” (2014) at Norwood Thompson Playground, 7200 Forshey St., New Orleans, LA 70125.  Hosted by the Norwood Thompson Booster Club. 

Friday, Oct. 16, 2015 “The Lego Movie” at A.L. Davis Playground, 2600 LaSalle St., New Orleans, LA 70113.  Hosted by PlayBuild NOLA. 

Friday, Oct. 23, 2015 “Jurassic World” at Burke  Playground, 2524 Annunciation St., New Orleans, LA 70130.  Hosted by the Lyons-Burke Booster Club. 

Friday, Oct. 30, 2015  “The Avengers 2” at Taylor  Playground, 2600 S. Roman St., New Orleans, LA 70125.  Hosted by the Taylor Booster Club. 

Friday, Nov. 6, 2015 “Despicable Me 2” at Comiskey  Playground, 600 S. Jeff Davis Pkwy., New Orleans, LA 70119.  Hosted by the Comiskey Booster Club. 

Friday, Nov. 13, 2015 “Monsters, Inc.” at Stallings St. Claude  Playground, 4300 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA 70117. 

Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015 “Pitch Perfect 2 at Sanchez Center Gym, 1616 Caffin Ave., New Orleans, LA 70117 hosted by the NORDC Teen Council.