Movies in the Park Returns for 14th fall season
Published 11:02 am Thursday, September 13, 2018
Cooler fall temperatures mean the return of the Tyler Parks and Recreation’s popular Movies in the Park series. This season marks the 14th year for the outdoor film series, recognized locally as a budget-wise, family-friendly way to enjoy pleasant fall evenings in Bergfeld Park’s amphitheater and Centene Stage on a new 24-foot by 12-foot screen.
The film line-up for the new fall season includes:
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Sept. 29 at 8 p.m. – “Coco”
- Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history. This movie is being sponsored by the Hispanic Professionals Association of Tyler (HPAT) in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m. – “Wonder”
- A 10-year-old boy with a facial deformity attends school for the first time when he begins the fifth grade. With the support of his parents, he learns how to make friends and adjust to his new environment.
Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. – “The Greatest Showman”
- This movie is an original musical inspired by the life of P.T. Barnum, starring Hugh Jackman. Barnum was a visionary who rose from nothing to create the “Greatest Show on Earth,” a spectacle and celebration of his larger-than-life imagination that captivated audiences around the globe. “The Greatest Showman” also features Michelle Williams, Zac Efron and Zendaya. This movie is part of the Rose Festival Arts and Crafts Fair event and is a great date night deal.
All films are rated PG and free soft drinks will be provided by Tyler Beverages. Concessions will also be available for a fee. Visitors can bring a blanket, chairs, picnic and enjoy the show.
“Without public and private support of Parks and Recreation programming, the show might not go on,” said Debbie Isham, special events and recreation manager. “The city must pay a licensing fee for the rights to show each movie. That’s why donations and sponsorships are so important. We started Movies in the Park in the fall of 2004 and we have shown 100 movies so far.”
Monetary support comes from a variety of sources, ranging from T-shirt sales, business sponsorships and entry fees for certain events.
The fall movie series is sponsored in part by Altra Federal Credit Union, a Friend of Bergfeld Park, HPAT and Heritage Land Bank.
Sponsors for the Movies in the Park series are still needed. For details, contact Debbie Isham, special events and recreation manager, at 903-531-1214.