THUNDER BAY – Boomer’s Drive-In Theatre will return in 2021.
Grand Slam Sports and Entertainment, owners of the Thunder Bay Border Cats, said they’ll be offering up movies when provincial reopening restrictions permit drive-in movies to resume.
“We’re extremely excited to return this year and continue our great partnership with the Murillo Fairgrounds,” said company president David Valente.
“During this pandemic, being able to offer the residents of the Thunder Bay area an enjoyable night out in a unique setting, was an experience we wanted to continue in 2021. Using a LED video screen allows great flexibility for show times, including for groups wishing to book private events.”
With movie theatres closed from much of the summer of 2020, the drive in proved popular with audience, showing second-run movies at the Murillo Fairgrounds in on 800 sq.-ft. screen that allowed showing day and night.
The ownership group said they will co-ordinate with the Thunder Bay District Health Unit to operate a safe facility, which will include popcorn and refreshments.
Show times, when available, can be found at www.boomersdrivein.ca.
The region's other drive-in theatre, Interstellar Outdoor Cinema, tentatively has The Rise of Skywalker scheduled on June 3 for its Cloud Lake Road location.
The province on Thursday announced it will not lift the stay-at-home order until at least June 2.
