Free Summer Movie Nights In Berkeley Return Friday

BERKELEY, CA — Free summer movies at Berkeley's parks are back Friday.

The free event runs around 8:40 p.m. Fridays, with screenings from parks up in the hills to South Berkeley, city officials said.

"Invite your friends, meet up with neighbors, and enjoy a night out in Berkeley’s parks," city officials said. "This year’s lineup has something for everyone: musicals, animated adventures, family favorites, and action films."

The series kicks off with "Wicked: For Good" at Strawberry Creek Park, followed by "The Color Purple" the following week on June 20.

The rest of the schedule is as follows:

• Jurassic World Rebirth — June 26, Glendale La Loma Park
• Smurfs — July 10, San Pablo Park
• GOAT — July 24, Cedar Rose Park
• Super Mario Galaxy — Aug. 7, at Grove Park
• The SpongeBob Movie: The Search For Squarepants — Aug. 21, Codornices Park.

Movies are shown on a 20-foot-by12-foot inflatable screen. Officials recommend attendees bring blankets, sleeping bags or low beach chairs to best enjoy the screening.

Officials recommend arriving at the parks 30 minutes early.

Parking may be limited in the surrounding areas, so its recommded people take public transit or another form of travel, such as scooters or bikes.

Dogs are also welcome, but must be on a leash, city officials said. No alcohol will be allowed, they added.