The Town of Lexington will host free movie nights on Saturdays at River Bluff High School.

During the corona virus pandemic, many social gathering and events have been cancelled.

This has given the town an opportunity to think outside the box to have events while following guidelines to protect public health.

Laurin Barnes said town officials wanted something innovative to bring people together safely.

Drive-up movies is a way to do it while socially distancing, she said.

A big screen will show 80s movies in the high school parking lot with spaces for around 140 vehicles.

The town plans on hosting movies on Saturday nights from Aug. 15 to Oct. 10.

Gates will open at 8 pm and the movies will begin at 9.

To help with social distancing, people will be encouraged to stay in their cars.

If they get out to sit in chairs, they will need to stay within reaching distance of their own cars.

Barnes said they are asking people to bring their own snacks.

The first movie being shown will be Dirty Dancing.