Alexandria, VA – Around twilight on Saturday, August 29, 215 cars, trucks and SUVs rolled into the pre-arranged lanes of the enormous parking lot at 5001 Eisenhower Avenue, to watch “Jurassic Park.” With easy to read signs and an innovative app, the process was touchless and orderly, and for many the experience was an initiation, a rite of passage. For others, it was a blast from the distant past.
“This is my first drive-in movie ever,” exclaimed Kellie from the passenger seat while her mom, Olivia Cushman gleamed with pride for having snagged one of the coveted spots when she first read the drive-in was coming to town. “We’re having a girl’s night out!” >