Medical Workers, Military To Be Honored With Free Movie In Austin

AUSTIN, TX — When it comes to first responders, health care workers and active military members thanks is the word, is the word that you heard — it's got groove it's got meaning. With that gratitude in mind, Ultimate Drive-in ATX will honor their contributions with free showings of the movie "Grease" on a 52-foot inflatable screen to usher in the new year, officials announced Wednesday.

Located at 1600 S. Pleasant Valley Rd., The Ultimate Drive-In will offer two free 6:30 p.m. screenings for those who do so much for the community with deeds that often go unheralded. The free screenings are schedule on:

• Friday is First Responders and Military Appreciation Day honoring police officers, firefighters, EMS professionals and active military members.
• Saturday is Healthcare Workers Appreciation Day when those employed in the medical field and at healthcare facilities will be honored.

Tickets are available at www.theultimatedrivein.com using the code THANKYOU. Workplace or military identification will be required upon entry.

“We are a local company with deep roots in the Austin community,” said Darrell Landers, founder and CTO of Ultimate Outdoor Entertainment. “It’s been a tough year for everyone and especially those on the front lines working to keep our community healthy and safe. We want to express our appreciation by providing some free, safe, family fun during the holidays.”

The company opened the temporary drive-in theater on Nov. 27 to show classic holiday movies, officials explained in an advisory. The temporary theater will close Jan. 25 in preparation for the start of construction on a permanent open-air cinema that will include three sections of parking for any budget and SkyView Deck Seating, officials added.

The drive-in is a division of Ultimate Outdoor Entertainment, founded in 2008 to provide nationwide outdoor movies, drive-in events, LED video walls and mobile LED screen trailer rentals in 15 major metro areas across the U.S.