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Movies Announced July 10th -12th

7/5/2020

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We are proud to announce our drive-in movie line up for Friday July 10th - 12th.
Friday 7/10/20 Surf's up and Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
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Saturday 7/11/20: Matilda & Days of Thunder
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Sunday 7/12/20: Abominable & Moneyball
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​The Loveland Drive-In
​A Pop-Up Drive-In Safe Social Event in Loveland, CO
www.LovelandDriveIn.com

Drive-in movies & entertainment in Northern Colorado. A 6 week fundraiser for The Thompson Education Foundation. Located along the I-25 corridor. Family friendly and date-night movies for folks living in: Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley, Windsor, Berthoud, Estes Park, Longmont, Timnath, Eaton, Severance, Erie, Livermore,  Johnstown, Denver,  Thornton, Westminster, Cheyenne and beyond.
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Tips for more fun at the Drive-In Movies!

6/7/2020

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Summer is here and now, so is the Loveland Drive In Movie Theater!

This pop-up, family-friendly entertainment venue was born out of our (My Big Day’s) response to the Coronavirus. We wanted to build a safe entertainment option for families to take advantage of during our safer-at-home orders, while at the same time, support a deserving non-profit and local businesses that were impacted by all of the coronavirus closures.  The pop-up Drive In fundraiser achieves both of these goals!

We are so excited about this summer opportunity, and we know you are too. We’ve come up with a few ideas to make your family’s trip to our Drive In safe, successful, and fun!
First off – planning ahead will ensure that your family has fun. Because we are operating during a time of social distancing, pre-planning and organization MUST include thoughts of safety. Our safety guidelines are spelled out on our website here within our Code of Conduct: https://www.lovelanddrivein.com/code-of-conduct.html  Please make sure you read through this before your show.
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Tips for more fun at the Drive-In Movies!
Here are a few more tips that we have compiled to help ensure that you and your family are comfortable and have as much fun as possible.

1.      Arrive early to grab the “perfect” spot.
Our team will be helping to direct traffic to their assigned spots. Arriving early will ensure that you won’t be stuck in a long line of cars, and you’ll be placed closer to the big screen. The Loveland Drive In will allow entry 45 minutes before the movie call time.
MBD Pro-Tip: Most Drive-Ins are requiring that you purchase your tickets online in advance. This is our policy, and it helps us restrict capacity to provide for safe social distance between cars.

2.      Consider bringing your own portable radio and extra batteries.
 We are encouraging attendees to turn their cars off during the movie – for environmental and safety reasons. While you can broadcast your sound through your car’s radio, you can avoid the possibility of running down your car’s battery by using a portable radio that runs on batteries.
This will be an ever better alternative if you should choose to set up chairs in your pick-up bed or in front of your vehicle.
 
3.      Bring body essentials.
 Don’t forget to pack the bug spray, sunscreen, and plenty of water. Our experience is different because we can show movies during the day. However, due to the nature of this activity – you will be out, exposed in the sun. Don’t forget to lather up with the sunscreen so you don’t leave with a nasty burn!
 
4.      Satisfy your hunger!
 We encourage you to bring money and have your phone ready so that you can order some tasty treats from our food and beverage vendors on site. Some proceeds from food sales will also be benefiting our non-profit, Thompson Education Foundation.
 
You may also bring food with you. Please make sure that you follow our food/beverage guidelines if you choose to bring your own treats.
 
MBD Pro Tip: Check out our vendor partners listed for each showing. They will have links that you can use to order food online. Review their menus before you arrive so you can plan ahead.
 
5.      Wear appropriate and comfy clothes.
 There will be limited shade, and you will be sitting in a parking lot for the duration of the movie. Make sure you are wearing comfortable, seasonally appropriate clothing.
Also – don’t forget, even summer evenings can get chilly in Colordao! If  you are attending the late show, you might want to pack a jacket or some blankets.
 
6.      Comfortable seating options.
 We know some of you will watch the movies from the comfort of your car, but we also encourage you to pack camping chairs, mats, pillows, and blankets.
 
7.      Have a bathroom plan.
 There will be bathroom facilities available on site. However, we also know that some may not be comfortable using public restrooms at this time. Planning ahead, and trying to go before you arrive can lessen your chances of having to use the public restroom during the event.
We want to assure all participants that the public facilities will be routinely cleaned throughout the day. Packing extra hand sanitizer and wipes aren’t a bad idea either.
 
8.      Relax and have fun!
 We are so excited to bring this fun event to all Northern Colorado families! This event is designed to encourage fun and bonding for families. Relax, enjoy, and have fun at the movies!
 
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Health & Safety Reminders
My Big Day wants this to be a fun and memorable event for you and your family, and therefore, your safety is of utmost importance to us. This event was built around all state and local guidelines regarding COVID-19. While we are keeping up to date on all law changes and how they affect events, we kindly ask that you follow all guidelines and event rules, so that everyone can have a healthy, safe, and enjoyable time. If you are unsure of the local health and safety guidelines, please visit: https://www.larimer.org/health/communicable-disease/coronavirus-covid-19
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The Loveland Drive-In
​A Pop-Up Drive-In Safe Social Event in Loveland, CO
www.LovelandDriveIn.com

Drive-in movies & entertainment in Northern Colorado. A 6 week fundraiser for The Thompson Education Foundation. Located along the I-25 corridor. Family friendly and date-night movies for folks living in: Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley, Windsor, Berthoud, Estes Park, Longmont, Timnath, Eaton, Severance, Erie, Livermore,  Johnstown, Denver,  Thornton, Westminster, Cheyenne and beyond.
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In The NEws

5/29/2020

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Thank you Loveland Reporter Herald for covering our announcement:

Next weekend, a drive-in movie theater will open at the Outlets at Loveland.
The pop-up movie theater, which will run three days a week for six weeks, was organized as a way to provide safe entertainment and to boost the Loveland economy.
“I tried to picture what would be a good, safe way for people to reenter this world knowing that tourism wasn’t going to look the same this summer,” said Cindy Mackin, the city’s visitor services manager and the person who came up with the idea. “It’s just so much fun and different.”
Mackin floated the idea at a Loveland Community Marketing Commission meeting and Christine Forster, a member of the commission and a marketing professional, picked it up and ran with the idea.
Forster’s business, My Big Day events, has organized the Loveland Drive-in in partnership with the city, the Thompson Education Foundation and Rhythm EFX.
For six weeks, starting June 5, the pop-up drive-in will offer three showings per day each weekend aimed at attracting families. The two early showings will be family-friendly movies that are rated G or PG, and the latest showing each day will be a PG-13 “date night” type of movie, according to information on the website and from organizers.
The tickets, which will be sold online, are donation-only per carload. The suggested donation is $20 per car. That threshold will cover the costs of operating the theater, including paying the staff. Any profits raised above the costs will go to the Thompson Education Foundation, which supports local schools in a variety of ways.
“We wanted to make it community friendly and benefit one of our favorite nonprofits,” Forster said. “It’s hard to choose, but the Thompson Education Foundation benefits a huge spectrum of kids and families in the community.”
The revenue raised will help the Thompson Education Foundation support students and outstanding education, but the drive-in will help students and their families in another way as well, said Kim Akeley-Charron, executive director of the foundation.
“We’re thrilled to be part of this partnership so we can bring some opportunity to our student families with so many summertime events canceled due to COVID-19,” she said. “This is one opportunity that our students and their families can enjoy.”
With approval from the city of Loveland as well as Larimer County and Colorado Health Department officials and contracts signed, the drive-in is set to open in the parking lot on the north side of the outlet mall on Friday, June 5.
The initial movies have not yet been announced; the website (lovelanddrivein.com) states that movie announcements will be made each Wednesday for the theater’s six-week run.
The chosen movies will be aired on a giant LED screen that will be placed on a trailer. Area business Rhythm EFX offered the “very expensive” technology at a discounted rate, which made the pop-up theater feasible, according to Forster.
“It’s a giant movie screen, not as big as you would see at a traditional drive-in, but it’s all LED panels so you can show a movie in the day,” she explained.
Movies are to be aired at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., while it is light out, and at either 8 or 8:30 p.m.
The north side of The Outlets at Loveland is seen from the east side of Interstate 25 on Thursdat in east Loveland. (Jenny Sparks / Loveland Reporter-Herald)
Planners looked at 40 different locations for the pop-up theater, taking into consideration issues such as bathrooms, shade and trash pickup as well as room for physical distancing. The Outlets at Loveland fit the bill for all of those factors and is just off a main artery, Forster said.
“The outlets have the space, and they need the foot traffic,” she said.
Peggy Ziglin, director of business development and tourism for Craig Realty Group, which owns the outlet mall, said the venture will draw people to and benefit the mall. But for her, the biggest draw was how it would give something back to the Loveland community.
“This is a huge opportunity for us to get together as a community with what’s going on,” Ziglin said. “At first, I didn’t think about what it is going to do for (the mall). What it is going to do for the community is what is on my mind.”
People have been hit by heartache and hardship with the pandemic, and this will provide a boost to them and to the entire community, Ziglin said, adding, “It’s an opportunity to have a few minutes of happiness and fun.”
While the pop-up theater is not a money-making venture for My Big Day and will instead raise money for the nonprofit Thompson Education Foundation, it also will pump money into the Loveland economy. Forster said estimates are that the venture will result in $20,000 worth of local jobs, $30,000 invested in local small businesses and another $20,000 spent at local restaurants.
Loveland residents seem to embrace the idea. On a Facebook page dedicated to the Loveland Drive-in, a post asked for feedback and whether people would attend. Nearly all of the more than 70 comments were positive, including: “We need outdoor events, and we have great weather” and “I love the idea of an outdoor theater.”
Forster is still working out the final details before next week’s launch. Updated information, including a listing of movies and how to buy tickets, will be posted at lovelanddrivein.com.
Mackin, for one, is excited to see the movies roll.
“I’m glad it’s found a home in Loveland,” she said. “We’re going to give people a return to normalcy.”

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Coming Soon...

5/14/2020

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We are thrilled to announce our little venture that is a HUGE undertaking by many heartfelt partners!
We care about our community, your family and your well-being. This fundraiser is our way of supporting a deserving non-profit, while offering a safe way to leave our homes and enjoy some 'normalcy.' We hope to see you soon!
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