Movies Under the Walkway Returns This Summer

POUGHKEEPSIE – Four free, family-friendly movies will be shown on the big screen beneath the Walkway Over the Hudson at the Upper Landing Park in Poughkeepsie, this summer, presented by the Millman Harris Romano Foundation and in partnership with Dutchess County Parks and Walkway Over the Hudson. Children’s activities and fun for the whole family will precede each movie. Check-in will begin at 7:30 p.m. each night, and the feature film will begin at approximately 8:30 p.m. Registration is required in advance at Dutchessny.gov/parksmovies.

The movie line-up includes:
* June 25th – Ghostbusers
* July 9th – Kid’s Costume Contest Night – Spiderman: No Way Home
* July 23rd – Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
* August 6th – Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Jode Millman, Millman Harris Romano Foundation Chairman, said, “We can’t wait to be back at Upper Landing Park to offer Movies Under the Walkway and are thrilled with our upcoming movie lineup. We are also grateful to our community partners and sponsors who have joined together in support of our family-friendly nights down by the Hudson River.”

Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro said, “Upper Landing Park is the newest addition to Dutchess County Parks and a fantastic venue for community events. We are proud to partner with some great organizations to keep this tradition alive, offering outdoor movie experiences again this year.”

Tickets are limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs, and picnics while viewing the movies. The events are sunshine only. No music or food trucks. Free parking will be available at Waryas Park and Metro North parking areas.

Up-to-date movie schedule information will be shared on the Movies Under the Walkway, Dutchess County Parks, and Walkway Over the Hudson Facebook pages.

Attendees are encouraged to follow New York State COVID-19 guidance and, if pre-registered movie-goers are feeling sick, they should remain home.

The Poughkeepsie Public Library District and Scenic Hudson are family friendly activity supporters. Accessible parking will be provided by the Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum. This year’s broadcasting sponsor is iHeart Media. Additional event sponsorship is provided by Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp, Clark Patterson Lee Engineers, Eastdale Village, Marshall and Sterling Insurance, Millman’s T-Shirt Factory, Page Lumber Millwork and Building Supplies, and Security Plumbing.

About the MHR Foundation
The MHR Foundation is a non-profit organization created with the intention of enhancing the quality of life in the community. They are dedicated to building visionary partnerships, stewardship of grants, and providing funding to support the Community, its Arts, Education, and Human Services.