“Back to the Future Fest” in Mason City will feature a parade, DeLorean cars, and movie trilogy at the Arlee
 

[October 08, 2015] MASON CITY - Fire up the flux capacitor—“Back to the Future Fest” is speeding at 88 mph into the Arlee Theater at 139 S. Main Street in Mason City, on Saturday, October 24, 2015!

Starting at 10 a.m. with a parade featuring appearances from vehicular members of the DeLorean Midstate Club (as well as some other top-secret stars), the full movie trilogy will begin at the Arlee at 11 a.m. …even if the clock tower doesn’t strike any chimes.

The parade will begin at the pavilion at the intersection of Jefferson & Morgan, heading north on Main Street to the Arlee. Anyone interested in participating in the parade should contact the Arlee in advance.

Costumed attire is encouraged—in fact, a costume contest featuring each era visited by the series (1885, 1955, 1985, and 2015) will have fabulous prizes that have been generously donated by Family Video, Guzzardo’s Italian Villa, Bonanza, as well as hover boards courtesy of the Banner Times, Rickard Lawn Care, and 1st State Bank of Mason City.

Nikles Chevrolet-Buick will even be giving away a 1/24th scale model DeLorean! Additional prizes, generously donated by area businesses including Hernan’s Plumbing & Heating and the Dew Drop In Cafe, can be won through trivia questions during intermissions between shows. Some of the town’s restaurants will be offering menu specials that reflect aspects of this time-hopping franchise.

A package ticket for all three movies will cost only $12 purchased in advance at the Arlee or at the door. Tickets are also available online through Eventbrite. Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis for this 80’s fest held at an authentic Art Deco theater in the heart of Illinois.

For more information, visit www.arleetheater.com  or call 217-737-3975.
Eventbrite link for purchasing tickets is http://tinyurl.com/o43w3js.

[Gaye Maxson, Arlee Theater]