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Irricana to host drive-in movie and car parade

The Town of Irricana is sending off the summer off with a bang. On Sept. 6, the Town will host a drive-in car parade and movie night, followed by a fireworks display.
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Irricana will host a classic car parade and drive-in movie night on Sept. 6. The evening will also include a fireworks display. File Photo/Rocky View Weeekly

The Town of Irricana is sending off the summer with a bang.

On Sept. 6, the Town will host a drive-in car parade and movie night, followed by a fireworks display.

“Drive-in events are becoming popular again,” said organizer Ken Klassen. “We thought if we had a car cruise and a couple of movies it would make for a heck of a night.”

The event will start off with a classic car parade where vintage vehicles will tour the town. Following the parade, a double-feature drive-in movie showing will be held on Main Street, with a fireworks display taking place between the films.

In keeping with the classic drive-in theme, the film doubleheader will start with the 1978 classic Grease. Following the fireworks display, 1973’s American Graffiti will be shown.

Klassen, a long-time Irricana resident, said he was approached by the Town’s Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Ted Coffey, who asked him to help plan the event.

Putting together an event like this takes a lot of effort, he added, and the support of volunteers and the Town of Irricana is what will make the event a success.

With COVID-19 guidelines in mind, he said the parade and drive-in movie night would be a way everyone in the community could enjoy an event while socially distancing. Klassen said attendees can view the movies from their cars or bring their own lawn chairs.

“It’s huge to be able to get out and see your neighbours in a safe environment and have some entertainment,” Klassen said.

He added Irricana has always had a great classic car culture. The parade will give car enthusiasts the chance to showcase their vehicles – something many haven’t been able to do since the beginning of the pandemic.

“Car guys will typically go to four to eight car shows a year,” Klassen said. “This just hasn’t been that year, so this cruise helps satisfy that hunger for them.”

Klassen said the Alberta government has done a great job laying out guidelines for organizers to ensure they can put on an event that will be safe for everyone involved.

“I think we are far enough into this thing that people realize how to conduct themselves,” he said. “Alberta has done a pretty good job at keeping a cap on these COVID-19 outbreaks. It speaks largely to the people of Alberta and their respect for what is going on.”

Jordan Stricker, AirdrieToday.com
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