Movies in the Park -- Fostering Strong Communities

Since Fall of 2011, over 5,000 people have attended 52 family-friendly movies in neighborhood parks all across New Orleans.   

• Movies in the Park events are free & open to the public. They are not intended for private showings.
• Event security & staff hold the right to deny admittance and remove patrons.
• Participants may bring blankets or lawn chairs. Bug spray is optional.
• Participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• Pets, alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, firearms, and weapons are prohibited.
• Movies in the Park events are smoke-free environments.
• No cooking or grilling on the premises.
• Cooler/bags and snacks are allowed, but subject to search.
• Tents or any other objects that would obstruct the view of others are prohibited.
• No reserved seating. First-come, first-serve basis.
• Movies may be cancelled or postponed due to inclement weather or other extenuating circumstances.
  Questions: Call Christina Warren at 504-658-3017 or clwarren@nola.gov   
  
  All movies are on Friday evenings. Movies start about 7:30 (sunset), but come early to relax with friends and family. 

  May 31 BRAVE hosted by The Chocolate Diamndz Social & Pleasure Club Taylor Playground 2600 S. Roman Street in District B The movie starts about 7:30 (sunset). Come early to relax with friends and family and enjoy pre-show entertainment by FNS (Fresh N Stainless) Dance Crew.

  Past Movies in the Park events 

March 1
WILLY WONKA & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
hosted by NORDC Teen Council
Annunciation Center
800 Race Street in District B

March 8
SPIDERMAN II
hosted by Friends of Joe W. Brown Park
Joe W. Brown Park
5601 Read Blvd. in District E

March 22
HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA
hosted by hosted by the Friends of Wisner, Xavier Prep Foundation, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Kids of Wisner, Faubourg Avant Neighborhood Association, Crescent City Lights Youth Theater, YLC Kicks and C&B BBQ.

Wisner Playground
4877 Laurel Street in District B
Come early and play! Join the fun with YLC Kicks Soccer Play (in far off area of the field near Gritz), Nerf football, kickball, corn hole games, etc. 5:30-6:30. Pre-show entertainment from Crescent City Lights Youth Theater begins at 6:30pm.

April 5
WRECK IT RALPH
hosted by Assurance for Tomorrow's Leaders Youth Foundation Inc.
Easton Playground
600 N. Lopez Street in District A

April 12
GNOMEO & JULIET
hosted by Mother's Helpers
Marie Goretti Playground
7500 Benson Street in District D

April 19
CANCELLED TO DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
RATATOUILLE
hosted by St. Philip Church
Sam Bonart Playground
1209 Forstall Street in District E

April 26
MEN IN BLACK III
hosted by Sojourner Truth Neighborhood Center
Lemann Playground
628 N. Claiborne Avenue in District C

May 3
CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
THE GOONIES
hosted by Milne Boosters
Milne Playground
2500 Filmore Avenue in District D

May 10
CANCELLED TO DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
THE PIRATES: BAND OF MISFITS
hosted by East Shore Boosters
East Shore Playground
14600 Curran Road in District E

May 17
MAGAGASCAR 3
hosted by Old Algiers Main Street Corporation
McDonough Playground
1500 Teche Streetin District C 

May 24
MEN IN BLACK III
hosted by Digby Boosters
Digby Playground
6600 Virgilian Street in District D

Partner with NORDC to Host a Movies in the Park Event  
Partners for the Spring 2013 events have been selected. Please check back for the Fall 2013 application details. NORDC works in partnership with neighborhood organizations (Booster Clubs, Non-profits and Community Organizations) that wish to host free family-friendly movies in public parks or playgrounds. This is great opportunity to bring your community together for a fun evening, promote your neighborhood organization, recruit new volunteers, and advertise community events.