Photo by William Burgess
Over 300 people gathered at Benton River Center parking lot Saturday night to watch WWE star John Cena in a drive-in style movie event. From the socially-distanced comfort of their vehicles, locals watched “Playing With Fire,” featuring Cena, Keegan-Michael Key and John Leguizamo. The movie was sponsored by Rib Crib and Richardson Engineering. Screen and projection were provided by CineArk, LLC.
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- Photo by Michael Linn
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- Photo by William Burgess
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- Photo by William Burgess
Benton Mayor Tom Farmer recently announced a number of Benton events have been cancelled due to increasing COVID-19 numbers in Saline County. Exceptions were made for this drive-in event and the upcoming drive-in fireworks event since patrons could remain in their vehicles and maintain social distancing. If there’s enough interest from the community, and other sponsors come forward, it’s possible this could turn into a reoccurring event.
This video by William Burgess shows all the people that came to watch. Do you see yourself?
PREVIOUSLY
The City of Benton will host a free drive-in movie on Saturday, June 27th at 8:30 p.m. Riverside Park and sponsoredby Rib Crib and Richardson Engineering. (Map below)
Watch the film “Playing With Fire” from your car in the parking lot outside the Senior Adult Center.
It’s no charge to attend the event but concessions will be available for purchase. Space will be limited in the parking lot so arrive early. Vehicles will use every other space.
The City encourages participants to wear face coverings when outside of their vehicle. Children must be supervised at all times by an adult and must remain with that adult.
Hand sanitizing stations will be available at both the restroom and concession areas.
