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By Jillian Schumacher

People sitting on the lawn of Empower Amphitheatre.
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REPORTER JILL SCHUMACHER: EMPOWER AMPHITHEATER’S DOUBLE-FEATURE ENDED WITH “NIGHT AT THE ZOO” SHOWING ZOOTOPIA AND ACE VENTURA PET DETECTIVE.

SECURITY’S BRIANNA EDWARDS SAYS ALMOST ONE THOUSAND PEOPLE ATTEND EACH MOONLIGHT MOVIE SERIES.

EDWARDS SAYS IT’S IMPORTANT THAT THIS EVENT IS FREE.

BRIANNA EDWARDS SECURITY:”I feel like a dollar sign has been put on so many things at this point that something like this that brings everyone together is just a good time, something parents can do after work with their kids”

REPORTER JILL SCHUMACHER: THOSE WHO ATTEND THE EVENT ARE WELCOME TO BRING CHAIRS, BLANKETS, AND COOLERS.

ON THE SUNNY LAWN, THERE ARE FOUR FOOD VENDORS FOR PEOPLE TO ENJOY.

BRIANNA EDWARDS SECURITY: “You come in you find your spot. You’re comfortable. There’s food, there’s facilities, there’s point people for any questions you might have. I think it’s great.”

REPORTER JILL SCHUMACHER: WITH FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING, BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR NEXT SUMMER’S MOVIES.

JILL SCHUMACHER N-C-C NEWS.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC News) — This summer’s Moonlight Movie Series officially came to a close Monday night.

Located at Empower Amphitheater at Lakeview, moviegoers can come to this event for free and bring their lawn chairs and coolers.

Pita Dram food vendor Ahmad Zatar discusses why it’s important this event is free to the public.

“Just being part of the community…it’s just lovely to be here when your outside in nature, you see people, you get to know people, talk to people, food”

“There are times when it’s full like you could barely walk between the crowds.”

This double-feature movie night has close to 1,000 people at each show.

The sunny lawn is packed with friends and families to enjoy Week 3 “Night at the Zoo”.

Security Brenna Edwards says there is no real pressure at free events like this.

“One of my favorite summer events, everything’s always so big and crazy and on a much grander scale…. it’s an enjoyable event that I can bring my own kids to.”

Edwards says it’s nice to have an event like this when so many activities for families have a dollar sign on them.

This summer’s Moonlight Movie Series kicked off on July 15th and ended on July 29th and is set to return next year.

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