‘Movies in the Park’ is back. Check out NORD’s spring schedule

Yasmin Garaad
·2 min read

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans Recreation Development Commission, along with the City of New Orleans, has kicked off the spring 2024 season of “Movies in the Park.”

City officials said “Movies in the Park,” the annual outdoor movie screenings featuring family-friendly movies, began Friday, March 1.

This event is free and open to community members of all ages.

Historic night spot, Dew Drop Inn, reopens with major renovations

City officials said attendees under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Pets, alcoholic beverages, drugs, guns, weapons, smoking or outdoor cooking are not allowed during the event.

Concessions will be available at select screenings, but moviegoers are encouraged to bring picnics, lawn chairs and blankets.

Movies will begin at nightfall. Each screening will have an alternative indoor location, in case of severe weather.

NORD ”Movies in the Park” Spring 2024 Schedule:

  • Friday, March 1 — “The Marvels” at A.L. Davis Park, 2600 LaSalle St.

    • Rain site: Lyons Rec Center, 624 Louisiana Ave.

  • Friday, March 8 — “Aquaman” at Bodenger Park, 3400 Kansas St.

    • Rain site: Morris F.X. Jeff Rec Center, 2529 General Meyer Ave.

  • Friday, March 15 — “Space Jam: A New Legacy” at Goretti Park, 7500 Benson St.

    • Rain site: Joe W. Brown Rec Center, 5601 Read Blvd.

  • Friday, March 22 — “Barbie” at Latter Library, 5120 St. Charles Ave.

    • Rain site: Lyons Rec Center, 624 Louisiana Ave.

  • Friday, April 5 — “Wonka” at Pratt Park, 5733 Chatham Drive

    • Rain site: Milne Brown Rec Center, 5420 Franklin Ave.

  • Friday, April 12 — “The Color Purple” PG 13 at Pontchartrain Park, 6500 Press Drive

    • Rain site: Joe W. Brown Rec Center, 5601 Read Blvd.

  • Friday, April 19 — “Super Mario Brothers” at Lafitte Greenway, 1971 Lafitte St.

    • Rain site: Treme Rec Center, 900 N. Villere St.

  • Friday, April 26 — “Wakanda Forever” at Joe W. Brown Park, 5601 Read Blvd.

    • Rain site: Joe W. Brown Rec Center, 5601 Read Blvd.

  • Friday, May 3 — “Finding Dory” at Canal Light House, 8001 Lakeshore Drive

    • Rain site: Milne Rec Center, 5420 Franklin Ave.

  • Friday, May 10 — “The Princess and The Frog” at Delcazel Park, 401 Verret St.

    • Rain site: Morris F.X. Jeff Rec Center, 2529 General Meyer Ave.

Anyone looking for more information about “Movies in the Park” can visit the NORD’s website.

Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter.

Latest Posts

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WGNO.