The following has been released by downtown Lafayette’s director of marketing & events:

Lafayette, La. –Downtown Lafayette’s Movies in the Parc presented by Cox offers family- friendly, movie events featuring crowd favorites under the stars. Saturday, May 7th, Minions comes to Parc International. Time to learn the origin of your favorite little helpers. Gates open at 200 Garfield Street at 6pm and the movie starts at dusk.

Kids activities will keep the little ones busy before the movies. The best part of Movies in the Parc is that kids don’t have to sit still during the movie. Parc International is gated, so they are free to spend energy, (so they sleep well at night!) We get it. So bring their wagons, blankets and creature comforts for a night with the whole family.

Admission is just $3 and free for children 5 and under. Food and beverages will be available on-site for purchase. Parking is available at Parc-Auto du Centreville at Polk and Vermilion Streets and metered spots are free on Saturdays Downtown.Movies in the Parc 2016:

May 7- Parc International (Minions)

May 14- Parc International (Finding Nemo)Movies in the Parc is also made possible by our contributing sponsorsMinions:Evolving from single-celled yellow organisms at the dawn of time, Minions live to serve, but find themselves working for a continual series of unsuccessful masters, from T. Rex to Napoleon. Without a master to grovel for, the Minions fall into a deep depression. But one minion, Kevin, has a plan; accompanied by his pals Stuart and Bob, Kevin sets forth to find a new evil boss for his brethren to follow. Their search leads them to Scarlet Overkill, the world’s first-ever super-villainess.