Published by New Jersey Stage
originally published: 05/21/2024
Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of County Commissioners, and the County Parks Department announce the return of the Bergen County Movies and Music in the Park Summer Series. The series will feature 24 events at four locations across Bergen County beginning on July 10, 2024. All concerts and movies are free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and/or blankets for viewing.
Five of the summer concerts will be held, in partnership with the Borough of North Arlington, at The Stage at Riverside County Park–South, the county’s newest community performance space.
“We are thrilled to bring back the Movies and Music in the Park Summer Series, offering our community a chance to enjoy free summer entertainment in our county park system,” said County Executive Jim Tedesco. “This year, we’re especially excited to host our first-ever movie nights at Pascack Brook County Park, enhancing our summer tradition with new venues and experiences.”
"We are excited to welcome back movies and concerts in the park this summer, which promises to be our best yet with a diverse lineup of performances across multiple venues," said Commissioner Steven Tanelli. “I am especially excited about the events scheduled for the second time at Riverside County Park–South, which is hosted in collaboration with the Borough of North Arlington. The new amphitheater is the perfect place to enjoy a summer concert and demonstrates our continued commitment to enhance our park system for the benefit of all Bergen County residents.”
All events are weather permitting. To keep up with the latest updates, visit www.co.bergen.nj.us or follow the Bergen County Parks System on social media: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
The Bergen County Parks Department is dedicated to providing recreation opportunities for all, preserving open space, enhancing environmental health, and protecting significant cultural and historic sites for current and future generations.
Movie Schedule (All movies start at sunset, approximately 8:30pm)
Pascack Brook County Park – 150 Emerson Road, Westwood
Wednesday, July 10 – Past Lives (Rated PG-13)
Wednesday, July 17 – Air (Rated R)
Wednesday, July 24 – Mean Girls (2024) (Rated PG-13)
Van Saun County Park – 216 Forest Avenue, Paramus
Friday, July 12 – Migration (Rated PG)
Friday, July 19 – Under the Boardwalk (Rated PG)
Friday, July 26 – Wish (Rated PG)
Wednesday, July 31 – Barbie (Rated PG-13)
Friday, August 2 – Kung Fu Panda 4 (PG)
Wednesday, August 7 – Blackberry (Rated R)
Friday, August 9 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (Rated PG)
Wednesday, August 14 – Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (Rated PG-13)
Friday, August 16 – Elemental (Rated PG)
Wednesday, August 21 – Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (Rated PG-13)
Friday, August 23 – Wonka (Rated PG)
Concert Schedule (All concerts start at 7:00pm)
The Amphitheater at Overpeck County Park – 199 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park
Thursday, July 11 – Dr. K’s Motown Revue (’60s Motown)
Thursday, July 18 – Classic Stones (Rolling Stones Tribute Band)
Thursday, July 25 – Mi Gente Live (Latin Jukebox)
Thursday, August 1 – Stone Flower (Rock n’ Roll Tribute Band)
Thursday, August 8 – Xtreme Queen (Queen Tribute Band)
The Stage at Riverside County Park–South – 453 River Road, North Arlington
Thursday, July 16 – Steppin’ Out (10-Piece Party Band)
Tuesday, July 23 – Country Fresh (Modern Country Music)
Tuesday, July 30 – La Caribeña (Tropical Latin Music)
Tuesday, August 6 – Step by Step (Johnny Maestro Tribute Band)
Tuesday, August 13 – Suit & Mai Tai (Yacht and Corporate Rock)
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