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FREE admission to the Starlite Drive-in on 3/13 for first responders, healthcare workers

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The historic Starlite Drive-In will host a Thank You night on March 13, 2021 with FREE admission for first responders, healthcare workers and their families.

“We wanted the opportunity to say ‘thank you’ to all of our first responders and healthcare workers,” said Blake Smith, owner of the Starlite.

The event will take place on Saturday, March 13th, with a great lineup of movies. (See below.)

Starlite drive in Wichita KS
Photo by: Carolyn Erickson

The event will take place the day after the March 12th, 2021 season kickoff which will feature Death Alley, a film which was partially shot in Wichita.

For admission to this event, first responders and healthcare workers will only need to show a valid badge or ID, which will give everyone in their vehicle free admission!

Smith continued, “We wanted to give them a night to relax with their families and enjoy a movie. They do so much for our community, it’s the least we can do.”

Starlite Drive-In will open the 2021 season on Friday, March 12th. The showtimes for the season premiere are as follows: Star 1 – Death Alley at 7:30pm, Wichita at 9:30pm; The lineup for Star 2 will be announced soon. Tickets for the season opening are only $10 and are on sale now at starlitefun.com.

Thank You Night movie lineup at the Starlite Drive-In

Here are the movies that will be showing Saturday, March 13 for the Starlite’s thank you night for first responders, healthcare workers and their families.

The showtimes for the thank you night are as follows:

Star 1 – Backdraft at 7:30pm, Police Academy at 9:45pm;

Star 2 – Despicable Me at 7:15pm, Dolittle at 9:05pm.

Admission for this event is free with a valid badge or ID, and will be available on a first come, first served basis.

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