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Movies in the Park Series Presented by NORDC

Free, family-friendly outdoor movie screenings

April 28, 2016
The New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORDC) will continue the 2016 spring season of Movies in the Park this weekend. On Friday, April 8, “42”  will be featured at Carver Playground, 7410 Prytania St. at 7:25 p.m.
 
The Movies in the Park series features free, family-friendly outdoor movie screenings at NORDC playgrounds for residents across the City. NORDC partners with playground booster clubs and community organizations that help promote the events.
 
The movies will begin at sunset, between 7:25 p.m. and 7:50 p.m., weather permitting. Moviegoers are encouraged to arrive early for fun fitness activities with instructors from Fit NOLA at NORDC.
 
The screenings are free and open to the public. Moviegoers are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics. 
 
Click here for a schedule of screenings and upcoming special events.
 
CEO of Southern Theatres and New Orleans Recreation Development Foundation Board Member George Solomon contributed nearly $50,000 to the Movies in the Park program. This support will be used for industry licensing, marketing, as well as new equipment and supplies.
No pets, alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, firearms, weapons, smoking, or cooking will be allowed during the event.
 
NORDC Movies in the Park Spring 2016
 
Movies will begin at sunset, between 7:25 p.m. and 7:50 p.m., weather permitting.
 
April 8
“42”
Carver Playground
7410 Prytania St.
New Orleans, LA 70118
Hosted by NORDC 
 
April 15
“The Good Dinosaur”
Burke Playground
2524 Annunciation St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
Hosted by Lyons-Burke Boosters
 
April 16
“Minions”
Kenilworth Playground
7820 Redfish St.
New Orleans, LA 70126
Hosted by Kenilworth Booster Club
 
April 22
“Inside Out”
Norwood Thompson
7200 Forshey St.
New Orleans, LA 70125
Hosted by Norwood Thompson Booster Club
 
April 29
“Hotel Transylvania 2”
Taylor Playground
2600 S. Roman St.
New Orleans, LA 70125
Hosted by Taylor Park Booster Club       

April 30
“Jurassic World”
Hardin Playground
2500 New Orleans St
New Orleans, LA 70119
Hosted by One Unity LLC
 
May 6
“The Karate Kid” (2010)
Cut-Off Recreation Center Playground
6600 Belgrade St.
New Orleans, LA 70131
Hosted by Cut-Off Booster Club  
 
May 13
“Jumanji”
Lemann Playground
628 N Claiborne Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70112
Hosted by Treme/Lemann Playground Booster Club
 
May 14
“Wall-E”
Oliver Bush Playground
2500 Caffin Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70117
Hosted by Holy Cross Neighborhood Association  
 
May 20
“Jurassic World”
Joe W. Brown Park
5601 Read Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70127
Hosted by Friends of Joe W. Brown Park

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