(PRESS RELEASE)

On Saturday, August 22, 2009, head to Confederate Park to see the movie E. T. The Extra-Terrestrial.

The City of Belton will once again bring a "Movie in the Park" to the banks of the Nolan Creek, in Confederate Park located at 505 East Avenue C, in Belton.

The movie will be shown for free, so bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and coolers and enjoy the show!

The family friendly fun, games, and activities are FREE, and begin at 8:00 in the evening; the film E.T. will begin at dusk (around 9 pm), at Confederate Park (just off I-35, in front of BCYC).

Several non-profit community organizations will have food and refreshments available for purchase, including sodas, burgers, shaved ice, hot dogs, and cotton candy!

You may also bring your own food and drink, but please remember that alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all City parks.

If you have comments and questions about "Movie in the Park," you can call (254) 933-5813 or email Jerri Gauntt, the City of Belton Support Services Coordinator.

E. T. The Extra-Terrestrial
Dee Wallace, Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore
Universal Pictures; Directed by Steven Spielberg
Rated PG; 115 minutes; 1982

A being from outer space is accidentally stranded on Earth. In his
search for refuge, E.T. wanders into a backyard where he is
discovered by ten-year-old Elliott. Elliott assumes responsibility for
E.T.'s safety while searching, in a race against time, for a way to
reunite E.T. with his own kind in this heartwarming story of
friendship and discovery.

WINNER OF THREE ACADEMY AWARDS®
"One of the best movies I have ever seen."
-- Joel Siegel, GOOD MORNING AMERICA, ABC-TV
"A dream movie. A classic tale of enchantment."
-- Pauline Kael, THE NEW YORKER
©Copyright 2002 Swank Motion Pictures, Inc.