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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 30, 2020
Contact: Ariana Drummond, (213) 399-7558
Email: adrummond@bos.lacounty.gov
Contact: Kayla Tilton, (213) 309-6277
Email: ktilton@bos.lacounty.gov
Supervisor Ridley-Thomas Hosts Two Free COVID-19 Friendly,
Drive-in Movie Series For Families in the Second District
WHEN: Friday, October 2nd, 2020 & Saturday, October 3rd, 2020
7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. – Event
7:00 p.m. – Interview Availability
WHERE: Friday, October 2nd - Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
4100 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90056
Saturday, October 3rd - Earvin “Magic” Johnson Park
905 E EL Segundo, Los Angeles, CA 90059
WHO: Friday, October 2nd - Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area
- Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, Second District Supervisor
- Representatives from View Park Organization
- Representatives from Empowerment Congress West Area
- Representatives from LA County Department of Parks & Recreation
- Representatives from OZO
Saturday, October 3rd - Earvin “Magic” Johnson Park
- Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, Second District Supervisor
- Representatives from LA County Department of Parks & Recreation
- Representatives from New Mount Calvary
- Representatives from Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy
- Representatives from OZO
WHAT: As families continue to search for entertainment and a sense of community nine month into the COVID-19 pandemic, Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas is hosting a two-night socially distanced, COVID-19 safe drive-in movie experience. On Friday, October 2nd at 7 pm Remember the Titans, featuring Denzel Washington, will be shown at Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area. On Saturday, October 3rd at 7pm, Disney family favorite, Moana, at the newly revitalized Earvin “Magic” Johnson Park. The screening with be the culmination of a day of celebratory activities at the park in anticipation of its reopening after $70million upgrades.
Working in conjunction with event partners: View Park Organization, Empowerment Congress West Area, New Mount Calvary, Animo Watts College Preparatory Academy, Los Angeles County Department of Parks & Recreation Chevrolet, and OZO the two drive-in experiences will provide safe, community relief and diversion for families and individuals of all ages in the South Los Angeles area. On each day, guests can get their fill of free popcorn, candy, swag bags, and more from sponsors to enjoy with the movie.
Previously, the Office of Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas hosted a drive-in experience for families at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza for a special viewing of Black Panther in honor of Chadwick Boseman.
For more information, please visit: ridley-thomas.lacounty.gov and to RSVP for tickets please click here.
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