Free outdoor movie series returns, offers family entertainment this summer

Movies by Moonlight is back! The free, popular outdoor cinema series takes center stage once again at HemisFair Park as the City's Downtown Operations Department kicks off the season with its first flick on Thursday, June 2.

"Movies by Moonlight is a summer favorite," said Paula X. Stallcup, director of the Downtown Operations Department. "We are featuring free, family entertainment and the setting at HemisFair Park is perfect for summer nights out with the family," she added.

The free movies will be shown every Thursday from June until the end of August in the grassy area under the HemisFair Park arch next to the Magik Theater building at S. Alamo and Nueva. Pre-show entertainment starts at 7:30 p.m. followed by a brief intermission and the feature film beginning at 8:30 p.m. The feature time and schedule may vary due to the length of the movie. The June movie schedule is as follows:

• June 2-Madagascar
• June 9- Despicable Me
• June 16- Happy Feet
• June 23-Scooby Doo
• June 30-Yogi Bear

Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and come out to enjoy the show. Concessions will be available selling favorite movie treats such as popcorn, soda and cotton candy. Movie-goers can park for free at the Alamo Street Lot near the HemisFair Park and across from the Federal Courthouse at the Durango Street lots after 6 p.m. on a first-come basis. For more information, call 207-3677or visit http://www.sanantonio.gov/dtops/.