Springfield's Final Summer Drive-In Movie Scheduled

Press release from the Township of Springfield:

July 31, 2020

The high-grossing 2020 family flick “Sonic the Hedgehog” was presented at the Springfield Community Pool parking lot on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, after having been postponed from the previous week due to thunderstorms. More than 200 residents packed 75 cars in the second sellout of three summer movies sponsored by the Springfield Recreation Department and produced by Boxcar and Premiere Productions. Families had dinner delivered directly to their cars via advance purchase from the Boxcar app courtesy of local restaurant partners TD Pizza, Super Stuffed Burgers, and Alen’s Deli & Catering. Complimentary goody bags were prepared and distributed by Mike Scalera and staff of Mike Scalera State Farm Insurance of Springfield. Following welcoming remarks by Mayor Chris Capodice, the movie began promptly at dusk.Parking lot preparation, logistical assistance, supplemental lighting, and medical stand-by support was provided by the Springfield Auxiliary Police, Office of Emergency Management, First Aid Squad, Department of Public Works, and Recreation Department. One final summer drive-in movie will be shown on Thursday, August 13, 2020. The movie title, screening time, food options, and ticket fees will be announced by Boxcar a week prior to the movie.

In order to receive details and payment information, interested Springfield residents must sign up with Boxcar at https://www.boxcarapp.com/springfield-movies. The final summer movie will have limited spots available that are sold on a first-come first-served basis. Questions? Contact the Springfield Recreation Department at (973) 912-2227 or recreation@springfield-nj.us.

This press release was produced by the Township of Springfield. The views expressed here are the author’s own.