Free movie night at the Lakeyard in DeFuniak Springs Aug. 7

July 23, 2015

percyjacksonThe Special Events Committee of the City of DeFuniak Springs is pleased to present August Movie Night on Friday, August 7, 2015. This annual family-oriented, back-to-school event has become a tradition and will be held in the amphitheatre at the Lake yard again this year.

The movie is “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” the 2010 action film which is taken from the opening story in the five book series by Rick Riordan and directed by Chris Columbus. The plot revolves around sixteen-year-old Percy Jackson who discovers that he is the son of Poseidon, Greek god of the seas.

Percy goes to Camp Half-Blood, a training camp for demigods who are the half-mortal children of Greek gods. The story involves kidnapping, theft, false accusations and other adventures. Action-packed, exciting, suspenseful a film every member of the family will enjoy.

The movie starts at 7:30 p.m. on the big screen and is shown free of charge. There will be concessions available so plan to come early, spend a pleasant evening by the lake, and then stay for the movie.

Further information is available by calling city hall at 850-892-8500.