Salt Lake City, Utah: Free Outdoor Movies in the Park are a Hit

Sponsored by the Salt Lake City Corporation, CW30, and Clear Channel Radio, “Friday Night Flicks” is now in its third year — and it’s free.

“Free is always great,” says Tyler Curtis, City Events Manager. “Babies are in strollers, college students bring their dates, even grandmas and grandpas.” With movies rotating across seven city parks, every neighborhood gets a chance to see one close to home.

This year, for the first time, the community voted online for their favorites: Goonies, The Muppet Movie, and Shrek the Third. All films screen on a large inflatable screen. Little Caesar’s will sell pizzas for $5, and free popcorn will be provided.

“People cheer for the heroes and boo for the villain,” says Event Supervisor Cynthia Stringham. “It’s a fun way for the community to get involved.”

2008 Friday Night Flicks
June 20 — Evan Almighty, Fairmont Park
June 27 — Shrek the Third, Jordan Park
July 11 — Charlotte’s Web, Liberty Park
July 18 — Nacho Libre, Rotary Glen Park
July 25 — The Muppet Movie, Lindsay Gardens