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Car Cinema

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1. What time do the movies start?: Movies will start at dark. Parking lot will open at 5:30pm.

2. Are masks mandatory?: Yes, per the Alameda County Health Order, masks are mandatory and must be on at all times outside of your vehicle. Please help us by following this order. Guests who ignore this order will be asked to leave without a refund.

3. Vehicle Restrictions?

Rules are subject to change. Guests who do not comply will be asked to leave without a refund.

You must come in a vehicle that fits in one parking spot
SUVs & Trucks with a height or width of 70 inches or greater will be directed to the back of the lot.
No sitting or parking in the empty space between cars in all directions
Headlights must be turned off while parked
Hatches may not be lifted above the car roof line
No sitting on your roof
Kids must stay with their parents and social bubble, no running around the parking lot or grass areas

4. Can I smoke at the park?: No. Smoking is not permitted in any City of Fremont park.

5. May I buy parking at the gate?: No. Tickets are pre-sale only.

6. How do we listen to the movie?: Audio will be streamed through an FM stereo sound that is tuned directly through your car’s FM stereo. Tune into radio station 88.1FM (subject to change). Turn your key to accessory mode to keep your stereo on. If you don’t have an FM stereo, or are concerned about your vehicle’s battery, bring a portable FM radio with fresh batteries.

7. May I listen in another language?: Unfortunately, the only language the station streams is English.

8. Will there be closed captions?: Yes, closed captioning in English will be available.

9. Does my car have to be on the whole time?: If your FM radio source is your car radio, your key should be turned to accessory mode. If you are not using your car radio, then you do not need to keep your car running during the show. If you do keep your battery on, be sure to start your car every so often to keep your car battery strong.

10. Will my car battery die while listening?: Most vehicles will not have a problem. If you are concerned, we recommend turning your car on a few times during the movie. In the event your battery dies, we offer a complimentary jump-start that will quickly get you on your way.

11. May I bring my pet in the car with me?: Pets are not allowed at the Car Cinema: Outdoor Movie Nights. If you bring a pet, you will be asked to leave.

12. May I come in and RV, camper, or oversized truck?: RV and campers are not allowed. Oversized vehicles will be directed to park in the back to not block other guests views of the movie screen.

13. May I sit in the bed of my truck?: Sitting in a truck bed is permitted – guests must stay in the bed of their own truck, no loitering around the vehicle. If you choose to sit in the bed of your truck, a mask must be worn for the entirety of the time spent outside the cab of the vehicle, per the current Alameda County Health Order.

14. Are there restrooms?: There are restrooms located in Central Park. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Masks must be worn by anyone who exits their vehicle to use the restroom, both children and adults.

15. Is there assigned parking?: No, parking is general and you will be directed to a parking space as you arrive.

16. Are trucks or taller vehicles going to be parked further away?: Yes, any vehicle that may obstruct the vision of other vehicles may be parked closer to the back to allow for the best viewing of all guests.

17. May I park near my friends?: You must line up for movie entry together to ensure spots are close and you must remain in the vehicle you arrived in during the movie. There is no promise you will be next to each other, we may not take special requests. Vehicles will be physically distanced per the Alameda County Health Order. You may not exit your vehicle to sit with friends in another vehicle.

18. May I save spots for someone coming later?: No.

19. May I come in a motorcycle?: Yes, ticket sales are only available online at Fremont.gov/MovieNights.

20. May I purchase tickets online?: Yes, ticket sales are only available online at Fremont.gov/MovieNights.

21. May I buy food during the movie?: Yes, you may buy refreshments at the softball complex concession until 9pm.

22. Where do I pickup my food preorder?: All pre ordered food will be available for pickup at the softball complex concession until 9pm.

23. May I leave during the movie and come back?: No in and out privileges. There is a one-time entry; no re-entry is permitted for vehicle or by foot. You may go to the softball complex concessions for refreshments.

24. What do I do with my garbage?: What comes in with you goes home with you. Per the Alameda County Health Order, there will be no trash cans available. A garbage bag will be provided upon check-in.

25. What happens if there is inclement weather?: We will communicate via email and social media if weather threatens the movie for that evening.

26. What kind of screen is used to show the movies?: HD Projectors are used to show the movie. The airscreen has a cinematic surface and 10,000 lumen projector. Screen size is 40 feet wide by 20 feet high.

27. I am running late, May I arrive after the movie has started?: Yes, please safely follow the instructions of the parking attendants.

28. If I don’t make it to the movie, may I have a refund or use that ticket for another week?: No.