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Forget about trekking to the theater for your movie fix and head to Market Square Park for a free outdoor screening of Coming to America (R). Prince Akeem (Eddie Murphy) is the prince of a wealthy African country and wants for nothing, except a wife who will love him in spite of his title. To escape an arranged marriage, Akeem flees to America accompanied by his persnickety sidekick, Semmi (Arsenio Hall), to find his queen. Disguised as a foreign student working in fast food, he romances Lisa (Shari Headley), but struggles with revealing his true identity to her and his marital intentions to his king father (James Earl Jones).Lawn chairs and blankets are highly recommended. Food and non-alcoholic beverages are welcome. Outside alcohol is not allowed to be brought into the park; however, beer and wine are sold at Niko Niko's on-site along with delicious Greek and American food.
Parking:
-FREE on-street parking after 6 pm.
-Visit downtownhoustonparking.org for an interactive map which shows all garages, surface lots and on-street parking available in the area.
NEW GUIDELINES:
*Physical distancing is encouraged at all times (at least 6-feet distance from others not in your group).
*Masks must be worn at all times except when you’re eating or drinking.
*Please wash or sanitize your hands frequently. There are plenty of hand wash station and hand sanitizer towers around the park.
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Market Square Park Houston, Houston, United States