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Downtown Movies In The Park Brings Family Films To Riverside Park

Fredericksburg Main Street and the city's Economic Development Authority team up to present free family movies at Riverside Park.

Fredericksburg Main Street and the city's Economic Development Authority have teamed up to host Downtown Movies at The Park series at Riverside Park. "Hocus Pocus," shown here, will be present on Oct. 19.
Fredericksburg Main Street and the city's Economic Development Authority have teamed up to host Downtown Movies at The Park series at Riverside Park. "Hocus Pocus," shown here, will be present on Oct. 19. (Disney/Kobal/Shutterstock)

FREDERICKSBURG, VA — Fredericksburg residents will have the opportunity to see family movies outdoors this summer at Riverside Park as part of the Downtown Movies in the Park series.

Fredericksburg Main Street and the city's Economic Development Authority have teamed up to show four movies suitable for all ages for free beginning on July 18, with a screening of "Trolls: Band Together." Themed activities will begin at 6:30 p.m., with the movie starting at 7 p.m.

We are ecstatic to bring the Downtown Movies in the Park series to our vibrant community,” said Christopher Allen, executive director of Fredericksburg Main Street. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for families and friends to come downtown, explore our amazing shops and boutiques, grab bite to eat together, then head to Riverfront Park to enjoy great movies, and create lasting memories in our beautiful Riverfront Park.”

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Summer Movie Lineup

  • July 18: "Trolls: Band Together"
  • Aug. 15: "Monsters Inc."
  • Sept. 19: "Jumanji" (Original)
  • Oct. 19: "Hocus Pocus" (Original)

“The Economic Development Authority is dedicated to bringing wonderful events to our community," said EDA Chair Beth Black. "This great partnership with Fredericksburg Main Street is an excellent way to get people downtown to explore our award-winning businesses and then, spend a wonderful night under the stars with their families.”

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More information about Movies in the Park is available at online or Main Street's Facebook page.


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