Sarno, Parks & Rec Announce Summer 'Movies in the Park' Series
Mayor Domenic Sarno and the Springfield Parks & Recreation Department have announced the annual "Movies in the Park" series, bringing free outdoor film screenings to city parks throughout the summer.
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Mayor Sarno's office, together with Parks & Recreation, unveiled the annual "Movies in the Park" program, a free community series that brings outdoor film screenings to Springfield parks for residents throughout the season. The announcement, posted to the city's official news page, positions the series as one of the summer's signature community offerings, though specific dates and park locations were not detailed in the release.
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