Movies in the Park Presents

Dirty Dancing on a 3-story film screen. The event is hosted by Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. and Friends of Grand Rapids Parks.

When

Friday, July 11, 2015

Event highlights include:

7 PM – Movie-themed activities begin

  • Live performance by Audacious Hoops
  • Giant yard games.
  • 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.

Dusk – Dirty Dancing (PG-13) begins.

Where

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

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.
  • Bike parking is provided by the Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition.
  • 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

  • Amway Grand Plaza Hotel

Community Partners

  • Wealthy Theatre
  • Urban Institute for Community Art