Alexandria Drive-In Theatre Plans Spring 2021 Return

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Even if spring weather doesn't arrive right away in March, Alexandria moviegoers will have something to look forward. The Alexandria Drive-In Theatre will return for a spring series of movies at 5001 Eisenhower Avenue in Alexandria. Tickets are now on sale.

The drive-in movies launched in August 2020 as a socially-distant entertainment option during the pandemic and sold out for summer and fall dates. Funds from the events will benefit the Athena Rapid Response Innovation Lab and scholarships for Alexandria high school graduates through The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria.

"Since the launch last August, the Alexandria Drive-In has quickly become a community staple, providing families and households with a safe activity during such a difficult time," said Allen Brooks, the founder and a board member of Alexandria Drive-In. "The nostalgia of drive-ins mixed with the desire to be around others safely is something special, and we’re happy to be able to bring the community back together while fundraising for the Athena Rapid Response Innovation Lab as well as the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria."

The spring lineup will be held from March 5 to 27. Kicking off the series is "Jurassic Park," which sold out within minutes when the movie was scheduled last summer. The series concludes with "Remember the Titans," a movie centered on Alexandria's 1971 state championship-winning football team.

Here is the schedule:

• Friday, March 5, 7 p.m.: Jurassic Park
• Saturday, March 6, 6:30 p.m.: Despicable Me
• Saturday, March 6, 9:30 p.m.: Fast and Furious: Fate of the Furious
• Friday, March 12, 7:00 p.m.: Back to the Future
• Saturday, March 13, 6:30 p.m.: Minions
• Saturday, March 13, 9:30 p.m.: Get Out
• Friday, March 19, 7:30 p.m.: Hidden Figures
• Saturday, March 20, 7:30 p.m.: The Princess Bride
• Friday, March 26, 7:30 p.m.: The Greatest Showman
• Saturday, March 27, 7:30 p.m.: Remember the Titans

Tickets are $40 per car for each movie. The drive-in parking lot can accommodate 215 cars per movie. Gates will open an hour before showtime. Food truck vendors will be on site for movie showings. Masks are required at check in and anytime when attendees are outside their vehicle.

Since proceeds go to charity, tickets are nonrefundable if movies are canceled due to inclement weather. Movies will continue in the event of light rain. If conditions become stormy during a movie, staff will decide whether to continue or cancel.

The Alexandria Drive-In will also be available for private event rental starting in March. For more information on this option, contact Kyle Ronyecs at kyle@athenaresponse.org.

For tickets and policies for attendees, visit www.AlexandriaDriveIn.com.