Village Hosts Socially-Distanced Movie Experience July 16

OSWEGO, IL — The village is bringing back its retro drive-in movie experience on July 16, where guests can enjoy the latest adventures of Woody, Buzz and Forkie at Oswego Park-N-Ride lot on Station Drive.

The gates will open at 7:30 p.m. and guests can enjoy "Toy Story 4" with a bag of complimentary popcorn from The Popcorn Store that is included along with the $5 tickets.

There are 50 spaces available for this event — presented by The Reserve at Hudson Crossing in downtown Oswego — and registration is open to village residents on a first-come, first-serve basis. Photo ID proving Oswego residency will be required at check-in.

Guests are asked to only register their vehicle, not the number of guests attending. One car per household will be allowed. A waiting list will be kept in case of a cancellation.

To ensure the best viewing experience for everyone, vehicles will be assigned parking based on vehicle size and whether the back hatch will remain open during the movie or not.

Those who want food can choose from one of Oswego’s many restaurants located adjacent to the movie venue and are offering curbside pickup:

• Steve Buresh’s Cheesecake Shop
• Prohibition Junction
• New China Hut
• Chicago Pizza Authority
• McDonald’s
• Taco Bell

Call ahead to check restaurant hours. Patrons are welcome to take their own food and beverages, but alcoholic beverages will not be permitted.

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, certain guidelines need to be followed:

• Park the following instructions from parking volunteers
• Watch the movie from your own vehicle
• Wear your face mask when outside of your vehicle
• Maintain 6 feet distance between yourself and others
• Do not enter the event if you’re feeling ill or have been directed to self-quarantine within the last 14 days
• Families are urged to use bathroom facilities before attending the event; however, port-o-lets will be available for emergencies.

Buy tickets here.

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