The community is invited to gather for movies at Booth Park this summer. At each event there will be pre-show entertainment and sponsor giveaways.
By: Mary Genson | Birmingham-Bloomfield Eagle | Published June 7, 2023
BIRMINGHAM — Starting June 9, the Birmingham Shopping District’s Movie Night series will be back at Booth Park.
The community is welcome to bring their lawn chairs and blankets to gather around the giant LED screen.
“Movie Nights has been a tradition in downtown Birmingham for many years,” BSD Public Relations Specialist Erika Bassett said. “The community looks forward to this special summertime series, which brings people together to enjoy free, good ol’ fashioned fun in beautiful Booth Park. There is something so special about being able to enjoy the simple things in life with family and friends.”
Movie Nights will take place June 9, July 14, Aug. 11 and Sept. 8. Each Movie Night is free and will include treats and giveaways from sponsors. Series sponsors include KW Domain and Goldfish Swim School.
Goldfish Swim School will have a tent with activities for kids to enjoy before the movie starts. They will have a game available where kids can win a prize.
“It is a really great way to be out in the community supporting our business but also supporting Movie Nights,” Jill Kibler, the general manager of Goldfish Swim School, said.
Goldfish Swim School has so far committed to being at Movie Nights in June, July and August. They have not yet been decided if they will be at the September event.
“Movie Nights is a great family community event. We will continue to support anything like this in our community,” Kibler said. “I think business-to-business partnerships are super important.”
Moviegoers are encouraged to arrive early and enjoy downtown before the pre-show entertainment and movie. Pre-show entertainment will begin at 6:30 p.m., and the movie will start at 7:30 p.m.
“Movie Nights are perfect for families and people of all ages,” Bassett said. “Movie Nights, sponsored by Wells Fargo Advisors, always include free entertainment starting at 6:30 p.m, sponsor giveaways and goodies, and of course, the featured presentation.”
The June 9 movie will be “Encanto.” Tap Dance Detroit, alongside sponsor exhibits and giveaways, will be the pre-show entertainment.
To celebrate “Christmas in July” July 14, “The Grinch,” will be played. The Mean One himself and Cindy Lou Who will join sponsor exhibits and giveaways for pre-show entertainment.
For the first time, the Birmingham Shopping District is inviting the community to choose the featured presentations for two of the dates, Aug. 11 and Sept. 8.
Voting will be open June 1-30 for the community to contribute to the selection.
If there is inclement weather on any of the Movie Nights, they will be held on the following night. More information can be found on ALLINBirmingham.com/events, and updates can be found on the Birmingham Shopping District’s Facebook and Instagram pages.