05.30.23 Sand Cinema series starts June 9, w/ Minions: The Rise of Gru

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May 30, 2023

 

Jackson County Parks + Rec kicks off Sand Cinema summer series with
Minions: The Rise of Gru at Longview Lake Beach

 

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Jackson County Parks + Rec’s Sand Cinema will present Minions: The Rise of Gru on the giant inflatable movie screen at Longview Lake Beach on Friday, June 9.

Gates will open at 7:30 p.m. with the movie scheduled to begin at approximately 9:00 p.m. or once it’s dark. Admission is $10 per car. Families are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating. No swimming or outside food, drink or pets are allowed. Concessions are available for visitors to enjoy.

What:         Sand Cinema Presents Minions: The Rise of Gru

When:        Friday, June 9

Time:         Gates Open – 7:30 p.m.

                  Movie Begins – 9:00 p.m. or dark

Where:      Longview Lake Beach

                 11101 Raytown Road, Kansas City, MO

Cost:          $10/Car

On-site       Tina Spallo, Jackson County Parks + Rec

Contact:     (816) 503-4872

 

Minions: The Rise of Gru is the first of three beachfront family features this summer. The Sand Cinema schedule for summer 2023 at Longview Lake Beach is as follows, weather permitting:

  • Friday, July 7: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
  • Friday, August 4: Disney Pixar’s Lightyear

“This Princess Life” will be on-site with complimentary character photos before each movie. It’s important to note that Longview Lake Beach will close at 6:00 p.m. on Sand Cinema movie nights to allow staff time to set up.

Longview Lake Beach is located at 11101 Raytown Road, just two miles south of I-470. For more information and to stay up-to-date on upcoming events, visit www.makeyourdayhere.com/events.

 

 

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