By Brittany Schlacter, The Rapid
Ride The Rapid Routes 7 and 9 to enjoy an evening in Ah-Nab-Awen Park with movies, games, music, food and so much more!
Movies in the Park is back and better than ever before. If you haven’t been to this bi-weekly summer event at Ah-Nab-Awen Park in downtown Grand Rapids before, make sure to get one of the movie dates on your calendar. It’s the perfect chance to enjoy a budget-friendly evening with your friends or family in one of Grand Rapids’ beautiful riverfront parks. Along with the movies, attendees also have access to games, food trucks, a live DJ and much more before and in between movies.
This year, attendees can watch their favorite movies on a new LED screen. This means that you can now catch a double feature with the first film starting at 7 pm and an additional feature at 9:30 p.m.
Upcoming movies:
July 7
- – 7 p.m. – Mrs. Doubtfire (PG-13)
- – 9:30 p.m. – Forrest Gump (PG-13)
July 21
- – 7 p.m. – The Book of Life (PG)
- – 9:30 p.m. -Jaws (PG)
August 4
- – 7 p.m. – Selena (PG)
- – 9:30 p.m. – The Bodyguard (R)
August 18
- – Remember the Titans (PG)
- – Pitch Perfect (PG-13)
Some tips for making the most out of this event include getting there early so you can get a great spot, and ride The Rapid or your bike to save money and time with parking. Costumes are encouraged for children and adults. For those 21+, bring your own alcoholic beverages and photo ID so you can enjoy them during the event.
