Outdoor Film Festival

Chicago Outdoor Film Festival

Tuesdays at Sunset
July 13-August 24, 2004
The City of Chicago presents the 5th Annual Chicago Outdoor Film Festival. View seven weeks of classic films every Tuesday evening beginning July 13 through August 24, presented by ComEd, An Exelon Company, the Mayor’s Office of Special Events and the Chicago Park District. Free Admission.

2004 Chicago Outdoor Film Festival Movies
July 13 His Girl Friday
July 20 The Birds
July 27 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
August 3 Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
August 10 Invasion of the Body Snatchers
August 17 Roman Holiday
August 24 Guys & Dolls

For Movie Descriptions and Approximate Start Times visit this page

Now considered a Chicago tradition, this one-of-a-kind outdoor theater experience includes a gigantic screen (50’ x 34’) and a state-of-the art sound system. Movies begin at sunset in Butler Field, Grant Park at Lake Shore Drive and Monroe. Admission is free, thanks to the generosity of sponsors.

Film critics Roger Ebert and Richard Roeper, hosts of Ebert and Roeper at the Movies, will hold a Q & A session with audience members on opening night, (July 13). They will share comments, anecdotes, ideas and criticisms. Ebert and Roeper take center stage at 8:15 p.m.

Movies are, in part, chosen on the basis of historical significance. This year the Chicago Outdoor Film fest salutes screen legend Cary Grant who would have been 100 years old; Marlon Brando, who celebrates his 80th birthday; a larger-than-life star who specialized in larger-than-life heroes, Gregory Peck (1916 - 2003); Katharine Hepburn (1907 – 2003), a role model for generations of women and a beloved heroine to filmgoers for more than 60 years; The festival also acknowledges the election year with the film Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.

In honor the 75th Anniversary of Mickey Mouse cartoons, a classic Mickey Mouse comic short will precede each film. The festival will also showcase short films done by Chicago area amateur and professional filmmakers.

For Your Convenience
Cyclists can beat the traffic by biking! FREE Bike Valet Parking is available at all films. The valet is located on the northwest corner of Lake Shore Drive and Monroe Streets. Bikes are not allowed in the seating area.

The Park Grill restaurant will assemble a picnic basket dinner for you to pick up on site by phoning 312-521-7280, at least two business days in advance. The Park Grill will also offer a limited number of lawn chairs for rent for $4.00.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed at the Chicago Outdoor Film Festival because crowds are stressful to animals, even the most peaceful pup can become aggressive under these conditions. Love your pets by leaving them at home! Also - Alcoholic beverages are not allowed in the park.

Public Transportation is highly encouraged and available at the Millennium Parking Facility, as well as East Monroe, Grant Park North and Grant Park South Parking Garages. For more information on Chicago Public Transit visit www.transitchicago.com or call (312) 836-7000.

The Chicago Outdoor Film Festival remembers film critic Gene Siskel.
He is considered one of the most revered and influential movie critics of all time.