Hempstead Town Holding Drive-In Holiday Movie Screenings

POINT LOOKOUT, NY — To help celebrate the holidays in the new 2020 fashion, the Town of Hempstead is offering free drive-in movies for residents this month. The films, all holiday and winter classics, will be shown on a screen in the parking lot of the Town Park at Point Lookout.

“The Town of Hempstead was among the first municipalities to put together safe and socially distanced drive-in movies and concerts during the COVID-19 pandemic, and we are excited to continue that tradition with our Winter Movie Festival this holiday season,” said Town Supervisor Don Clavin. “While many festive events have been scaled back or cancelled across our township in the interest of public safety, these free town movies are a great way to get in the holiday spirit with your family while keeping them safe and healthy.”

All movies will be held at Town Park Point Lookout (1300 Lido Blvd., Point Lookout), and are open to Town of Hempstead residents only on a first-come, first-served basis. The schedule of movies is:

• Dec. 11 at 5 p.m. – Elf
• Dec. 12 at 5 p.m. – The Preacher’s Wife
• Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. – D2: The Mighty Ducks
• Dec. 18 at 5 p.m. – Almost Christmas
• Dec. 19 at 5 p.m. – The Grinch
• Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. – Frozen 2

To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all, attendees must remain in their vehicles for the duration of their stay. If you need to use the restroom, you must wear a mask. Visitors are being asked to exercise patience and understanding, as town employees will be explaining rules and regulations and taking additional precautions pertaining to COVID-19.

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Town of Hempstead has successfully adapted many town events to a drive-thru format. In addition to drive-in movies and concerts earlier this year, the town has hosted drive-thru awards ceremonies for veterans, firefighters, boy scouts, graduations, little leagues and much more.

“The Town of Hempstead is committed to providing our top-notch programs and services, as well as cultural and awards ceremonies, in a manner that is safe and enjoyable for our residents,” said Clavin. “These are essential pieces of our community’s identity and quality of life, and we will do everything in our power to continue offering them.”