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April 12, 2020 - 12:00 PM
Enderby's famous drive-in movie theatre is preparing to open for the season.
"The Starlight Drive-In is currently adjusting operations to provide our customers with a refreshing outdoor escape during this challenging time," Starlight Drive-In movie theatre said on its website.
The theatre will respect government regulations and maintain appropriate social distancing for staff and customers.
Operational changes include:
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Online ticket purchases only.
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Field markings to ensure a minimum of 14 feet between vehicles.
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Concession and restrooms operating with strict social distance guidelines.
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Eliminating all possible touch points between staff and guests.
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Shortened pre-show and intermissions limiting the time spent at the drive-in.
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More open nights than normal due to limited capacity.
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No picnic tables on the field.
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A test weekend will be held, further limiting the capacity to insure that guidelines are sufficient.
The drive-in theatre does not yet have a confirmed opening date but staff say they are working hard to keep their usual May season opening.
READ MORE: How Enderby's Starlight Drive-in has survived in a nearly extinct business
The theatre's 6,000-square feet screen is the biggest drive-in movie screen in North America. There are only three drive-in theatres in B.C.
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