Free Movies Coming to Rockford’s Coronado Theatre This Summer

Until the construction and upgrades at Davis Park in downtown Rockford are complete, there will be free summer movies at the historic Coronado Theatre, but on a different day.

Free Summer Movies Announced at Rockford’s Coronado

Rockford residents will soon have a new reason to head downtown this summer for the launch of the first-ever Coronado Summer Cinema. This event promises free, family-friendly entertainment.

According to the announcement, this event is more than a movie screening, but an effort to expand access to cultural experiences, especially for families who may not otherwise afford traditional ticketed events.

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The Coronado will open its doors free of charge, an increasingly rare move as entertainment costs rise across Illinois and the country.

What To Expect This Summer

Two major films are scheduled for the inaugural Coronado Summer Cinema series, with Wicked: For Good screening on Saturday, June 13.

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