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Krystal Rocha, from left, Bradley Rocha, 5, Vicky Lopez, 1, Deyadira Alvarez and Becca Rocha watch the movie at McHenry Outdoor Theater on May 8, 2020.
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Krystal Rocha, from left, Bradley Rocha, 5, Vicky Lopez, 1, Deyadira Alvarez and Becca Rocha watch the movie at McHenry Outdoor Theater on May 8, 2020.

McHenry Drive-in theater opens

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With disco light aglow, this family from Round Lake Beach — Kayla Jimenez, 14, from left, Hugo Jimenez, Gio Jimenez, 6, Scarlett Serna, 10, and Vanessa Gutierrez — watch a movie at the McHenry Outdoor Theater on May 8, 2020 in McHenry. This was the first time they've ever gone to a drive-in. Drive-in owner Scott Dehn estimates 350 cars with over 1,300 guests attended opening night.
With disco light aglow, this family from Round Lake Beach — Kayla Jimenez, 14, from left, Hugo Jimenez, Gio Jimenez, 6, Scarlett Serna, 10, and Vanessa Gutierrez — watch a movie at the McHenry Outdoor Theater on May 8, 2020 in McHenry. This was the first time they’ve ever gone to a drive-in. Drive-in owner Scott Dehn estimates 350 cars with over 1,300 guests attended opening night.
A throwback trailer of “The Sandlot” plays at McHenry Outdoor Theater on May 8, 2020.
Concession workers hurry to load tubs of popcorn before the start of the movie at McHenry Outdoor Theater on May 8, 2020, in McHenry.
Concession workers hurry to load tubs of popcorn before the start of the movie at McHenry Outdoor Theater on May 8, 2020, in McHenry.
Surrounded by junk food and lots of blankets, teenagers Anna Kuhner, from left, Erik Maldonado, Grace Stitle, Jeremy Moore, Damien Morales and Sabina Sproch hang out on their phones in the back of a pickup truck before the start of the movie at McHenry Outdoor Theater on May 8, 2020.
Surrounded by junk food and lots of blankets, teenagers Anna Kuhner, from left, Erik Maldonado, Grace Stitle, Jeremy Moore, Damien Morales and Sabina Sproch hang out on their phones in the back of a pickup truck before the start of the movie at McHenry Outdoor Theater on May 8, 2020.
Scott Dehn, owner of the drive-in, talks about the need for masks with patrons in line for the bathroom at McHenry Outdoor Theater on May 8, 2020, in McHenry. Workers handed out free masks, which were required for anyone out of their vehicle.
Scott Dehn, owner of the drive-in, talks about the need for masks with patrons in line for the bathroom at McHenry Outdoor Theater on May 8, 2020, in McHenry. Workers handed out free masks, which were required for anyone out of their vehicle.
Daniel Cacique, of Chicago, buys five hotdogs from a concession worker before the start of the movie at McHenry Outdoor Theater on May 8, 2020 in McHenry. Food items were sold in a food cart for health reasons.
Daniel Cacique, of Chicago, buys five hotdogs from a concession worker before the start of the movie at McHenry Outdoor Theater on May 8, 2020 in McHenry. Food items were sold in a food cart for health reasons.
People wait in line for the bathroom before the start of the movie at McHenry Outdoor Theater on May 8, 2020.
People wait in line for the bathroom before the start of the movie at McHenry Outdoor Theater on May 8, 2020.
People make their way through a full lot before the start of the movie at McHenry Outdoor Theater on May 8, 2020. Moviegoers received a nice surprise when a local car dealer paid the entrance costs for everyone lucky enough to get a spot. Cars were in line as early at 10 a.m., and owner Scott Dehn estimates 350 cars with over 1,300 guests were able to attend opening night.
People make their way through a full lot before the start of the movie at McHenry Outdoor Theater on May 8, 2020. Moviegoers received a nice surprise when a local car dealer paid the entrance costs for everyone lucky enough to get a spot. Cars were in line as early at 10 a.m., and owner Scott Dehn estimates 350 cars with over 1,300 guests were able to attend opening night.
Tomas Ignoffo and Allison Manade share popcorn in the back of a pickup before the start of the movie at McHenry Outdoor Theater on May 8, 2020 in McHenry. Drive-in owner Scott Dehn estimates 350 cars with over 1,300 guests were able to attend opening night.
Tomas Ignoffo and Allison Manade share popcorn in the back of a pickup before the start of the movie at McHenry Outdoor Theater on May 8, 2020 in McHenry. Drive-in owner Scott Dehn estimates 350 cars with over 1,300 guests were able to attend opening night.
Spilled popcorn piles up on the gravel before the start of the movie.
Spilled popcorn piles up on the gravel before the start of the movie.
Antrimette Williams walks with her children and niece back to her van before the start of the movie.
Antrimette Williams walks with her children and niece back to her van before the start of the movie.
Krystal Rocha, from left, Bradley Rocha, 5, Vicky Lopez, 1, Deyadira Alvarez and Becca Rocha watch the movie at McHenry Outdoor Theater on May 8, 2020.
Krystal Rocha, from left, Bradley Rocha, 5, Vicky Lopez, 1, Deyadira Alvarez and Becca Rocha watch the movie at McHenry Outdoor Theater on May 8, 2020.
Covered in blankets, Lauren Soderman and Todd Muller talk in the back of their SUV before the movie begins.
Covered in blankets, Lauren Soderman and Todd Muller talk in the back of their SUV before the movie begins.
With an American flag, crock pot, decorative light and a pizza cooker, the Smith family, of Bolingbrook, wait in their car for the movie to begin.
With an American flag, crock pot, decorative light and a pizza cooker, the Smith family, of Bolingbrook, wait in their car for the movie to begin.
An electric generator powers a crock pot and decorative lights for the Smith family as wait in their car before the start of the movie.
An electric generator powers a crock pot and decorative lights for the Smith family as wait in their car before the start of the movie.
Scott Dehn, owner of the drive-in, gets the movie started at dusk.
Scott Dehn, owner of the drive-in, gets the movie started at dusk.
With disco light aglow, Kayla Jimenez, 14, Hugo Jimenez, Gio Jimenez, 6, Scarlett Serna, 10, and Vanessa Gutierrez, watch the movie from the back of their vehicle. This was the first time they have ever been to a drive-in.
With disco light aglow, Kayla Jimenez, 14, Hugo Jimenez, Gio Jimenez, 6, Scarlett Serna, 10, and Vanessa Gutierrez, watch the movie from the back of their vehicle. This was the first time they have ever been to a drive-in.
Twelve-year-old Angel Rocha from Palatine sits on top of his mom’s van and watches “The Flintstones” movie at McHenry Outdoor Theater on May 8, 2020, in McHenry.

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