What

The first night of Movies in the Park 2015 presents E.T. on a 3-story film screen. The event is hosted by Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. and Friends of Grand Rapids Parks. Here's the Facebook event.

When

Friday, June 5, 2015. Event highlights include:

7 PM – Movie-themed activities begin

  • Old Growth Illustrations will take photos of people to capture faces for a public mural in the tunnel under the Gillette Bridge.
  • Live performance by Grand Rapids Symphony players.
  • Photo booth with E.T. and professional photographer Michael Buck.
  • Face painting and play area – for adults and kids.
  • Prizes, raffles and giveaways.
  • Food vendors include Daddy Pete’s BBQ, Gettin’ Fresh, Love’s Ice Cream, Go Nuts, Dorothy and Tony’s Gourmet Kettle Corn, Topper’s Pizza and Ferris Coffee.

7:30 PM - The GR Vintage Bicycle Club will lead an E.T. themed bike ride (https://youtu.be/oR1-UFrcZ0k)

Dusk – E.T. (PG) begins

Where

Ah-Nab-Awen Park, West bank of the Grand River, Adjacent to Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Downtown Grand Rapids.

Bike parking provided by the Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition.

Movie Night Tips

  • The park fills up fast, so get there early for the best seats.
  • Costumes are encouraged.
  • Nothing beats an ice cold one on a warm summer night. If you’d like to partake, be sure to bring your own beer or wine and picture ID.
  • While packing up, you might as well make it a picnic in the park. If you forget food at home, vendors will have snacks for purchase.
  • You’ll be outside for a few hours, so get comfy. We suggest bringing a blanket or chairs to sit on. Blankets up front. Chairs in the back.
  • Bring bug spray, especially if you intend to sit near the river.
  • You may love your ringtone, but that doesn’t mean everyone else does. Please silence your phones.
  • If you need to talk during the movie, please keep your voices low.
  • You are welcome to smoke, but please stay on the edges of the park.
  • In the event of rain, we’ll have to cancel the show. Follow Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. on Facebook to stay up-to-date.

Series Sponsors

  • Celebration Cinema
  • Franklin Partners
  • Macatawa Bank

Title Sponsor

  • Colliers International

Community Partners

  • Wealthy Theatre
  • Community Media Center
  • GR Symphony
  • GRCM
  • Founder’s