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Movies in the Parks 2018: Here’s what’s playing near you this summer

By Tanveer Ali

Grab the popcorn and a blanket. The Chicago Park District’s beloved “Movies in the Parks” series is starting.

There will be 103 different films shown at 154 parks from June to September this year.

“Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” will be shown 28 different times across the city while “Coco” will be shown 17 times and “Wonder Woman” 13 times.

RELATED: Sun-Times Guide to Summer

Search below for showtimes and a movie at a park near you.

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