VALDOSTA – The Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks & Recreation Authority invites the community to bring a blankets and picnics for a free evening of music and film at the park.
The VLPRA is hosting “Movies and Music in the Park” this Saturday night, April 16th at Drexel Park.
VLPRA is partnering with the Azalea Winds Community Band, who will play a concert of blockbuster movie theme songs. After the symphony, VLPRA will show the hit movie “Jurassic World” (rated PG-13).
The symphony begins at 6:00 PM and the movie will start at 7:30 PM. VLPRA will sell concessions (cash only) but welcomes participants to bring picnics.
This is VLPRA’s second in a series of four movies this spring and summer. The Authority will show the movie on its new inflatable screen, which is 20 feet wide and 11 feet tall. There is no fee to enjoy the orchestra or to watch the film. VLPRA asks that spectators bring a blanket or lawn chairs. No registration is necessary.
The Authority would like to remind parents that “Jurassic World” is rated PG-13. VLPRA encourages families with children of all ages to attend the symphony, even if they choose to leave before the movie begins. For more information on movie ratings please visit the Motion Picture Association of America’s website at www.mpaa.org.
The remaining movies in the series are “Wreck it Ralph” (rated PG) on Friday, June 10th at Scott Park, and “The Avengers” (rated PG-13) on Friday, July 15th at South Lowndes Recreation Complex.
