FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

City of Dunkirk Announces Addition to 2009 Festivals Season - Movies in the Park  

Dunkirk, NY - Friday, April 10, 2009

The City of Dunkirk is pleased to announce the addition of a summer movies series to this year's festival and events line up.  The Movies in the Park series will feature FREE outdoor movies showings that will be displayed at locations throughout the City.  The showings will be featured on an outdoor 16 " by  9" screen and professional sound system.   The kick-off of this new event will take place on May 23^rd at a location to be announced.

A web poll has been created at www.cityofdunkirk.com to determine the first movie shown.  The web poll choices are Madagascar 2: Escape to Africa, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, The Tale of Despereaux, Iron Man, and The Express.  The movie receiving the most votes will be shown at the May 23^rd showing.  Mayor Frey stated that "This announcement is the first of several exciting improvements we are planning for this year's festivals and events; I am truly excited to attend the first event.  I would like to thank the committee for their hard work, and thank our corporate partners NRG, Cliffstar and WDOE 1410 / 96.5 KIX for their generous support this year."

In addition to this announcement the City of Dunkirk is announcing a promotional giveaway.  Individuals that sign up for the City of Dunkirk's online newsletter, "Dunkirk Today" available at www.cityofdunkirk.com, will be entered into a random drawing for a $25 Boardwalk Market Gift Certificate.    The drawing will be held on June 15 and the winner will be notified via email and recognized in the newsletter.

For Questions and comments contact

Kory Ahlstrom

Director, Planning and Development

(716) 366-9879

www.cityofdunkirk.com 

A copy of this release can be found at http://www.dunkirktoday.com/node/193