The department will kick off its third year of free movies in the park on Friday, July 15, at 8 p.m. with the showing of "Megamind” in Byrd Park beside Fountain Lake. The animated film features Will Ferrell, Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill and Tina Fey in a sci-fi comedy that finally gives the underdog a chance to save the world.
“Megamind” will be followed by six more free family movie nights in Richmond’s parks. The schedule is as follows:
· Friday, July 22
“Despicable Me”
Battery Park
2803 Dupont Circle
· Friday, July 29
“Alpha and Omega”
Hotchkiss Community Center
701 E. Brookland Park Blvd.
· Friday, August 5
“Shrek Forever After”
Mary Munford Playground
211 Westmoreland St.
· Thursday, August 11
“Justin Bieber: Never Say Never”
Bryan Park
4308 Hermitage Road
· Friday, August 12
“Sister Act II”
Byrd Park’s Dogwood Dell
1100 Blanton Ave.
· Friday, August 19
“Tangled”
Forest Hill Park
4021 Forest Hill Ave.
All movies will begin at 8 p.m. and are rated PG. The department's movie night series is co-sponsored by 106.5 the Beat.
