FAQ's, Accessibility & Liability Statement
Presented as a partnership and 10th anniversary film festival launch event with Black Star, The Drive-In presents new and classic films as a way to bring culture and jobs back to Black & Brown businesses hardest hit by COVID-19.
How many people are allowed in a car?All tickets are Standard entries for 1 car with up to 5 passengers per car and you will be asked to confirm the number of passengers during checkout. For optimized viewing we recommend 2 passengers per car as visibility may not be ideal in the back seats of smaller cars.
How will it work?Bring your ticket (either printed or on your phone) and our team will check your tickets with a contactless check in scanner, respecting social distancing guidelines. We will direct you to your parking spot, and wait for the sun to set. Our audio is quality FM stereo sound that is tuned directly through your car’s FM stereo.
When are the screenings and how much are tickets?Ticket prices start at $12 per person. Screening times vary by day and by event, so please check carefully when booking. Check-in will begin 30 minutes before the start of the films and doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the film.
Are there any vehicle restrictions?To keep the Drive-In safe and fun for everyone, the following vehicle restrictions apply. Not permitted are:
- Bicycles
- Motorcycles or scooters
- Cars with trailer attachments
- Passenger Vans (7+ seats)
- Buses
- RVs
- Long wheelbase vans
The Drive-In offers concessions on-site, before and during the screening, via Greenwood Supper Club.
Can I bring food and drinks?No alcoholic beverages are allowed, Having an open alcoholic beverage in a vehicle is prohibited in Pennsylvania State at all times even when a car is parked, and this law applies at the drive-in as well. Feel free to bring your own non-alcoholic beverages and food.
How will parking spots be allocated?Parking is first come, first served with the exception of larger / taller vehicles that may obstruct the view of cars behind them.
What happens if I am late?If you arrive later than 15 minutes before the screening start time, you may miss the mandatory Drive-In safety briefing and may not be allowed to enter.
Will the drive-in take place during bad weather?Events will continue under most weather conditions. The Drive-In will utilize large outdoor screens, and in the event of sustained heavy wind or an imminent heavy storm, we may need to delay a screening until weather conditions pass, or in a worst case scenario, reschedule an event.
In the event of a rescheduling, we will issue a credit to the rescheduled screening and/or a different screening later in the season. If there is a delay during the screening, please keep your radio tuned to the Drive-In radio station and await notification.
Are there toilets?Portable toilets are available at the Drive-In and operate with social distancing measures. Please only leave your car if you need to use the bathroom, avoid leaving the car in groups, and maintain safe distancing (six feet apart) from one another when in line.
Can I bring an animal to the drive-in?With the exception of ADA required service animals, unfortunately we cannot admit any other animals.
What COVID-19 Measures Have Been Taken?Our guests and our team’s safety is our primary concern at the Drive-In. You will find an overview of the COVID-19 measures we will implement in our COVID Safety statement. These include social distancing for both guests and staff, regular cleaning of all facilities, and contact-free check-in. All attendees and staff are required to wear a mask whenever they are not in their vehicle, but masks are not required while attendees are in their vehicles. You will also be reminded of the mandatory safety measures via email and on-screen. With the exception of trips to the bathroom, we ask you to stay inside your car and keep the windows on the passenger side of the vehicle closed. If you drive a convertible, please close the roof before you enter the Drive-In site and keep it closed until after you have left.
PLANNING YOUR JOURNEY
WHERE IS THE GREENWOOD COLLECTIVE DRIVE-IN?
The Drive-In is situated on the grounds of the Global Leadership Academy Charter School West. The address is 4601 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 1913.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I AM LATE?
If you arrive later than 15 minutes for the screening start time (for instance, 7:45 for a 7:30 start), you may miss the mandatory Drive-In safety briefing and may not be allowed to enter.
Smoking is not permitted at the Drive-In.
ARE THERE TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR?Until further notice, all ticket sales are available only via online advance sales.
CAN I ATTEND WITHOUT A CAR?Unfortunately we cannot accommodate guests without cars at the event due to safety concerns and as per city and state regulations. Should regulations and city guidance change, we hope to move towards socially distanced walk-up events, but until further notice this is not advisable.
For a swift check-in experience, we ask that you follow the instructions from our Front of House team. Your parking spot will be allocated based on the size of your car.
ACCESSIBILITY
IS THE DRIVE-IN SUITABLE FOR GUESTS WITH ACCESS REQUIREMENTS?There will be ADA accessible spots allocated at each screening. We understand that each guest may have different access requirements and our team will be able to provide further details if you contact them. Please get in touch on info@greenwoodcollective.co if you have specific questions.
CAN I RESCHEDULE MY TICKET IF I THINK I MIGHT BE SICK?
If you have symptoms, or have been in close contact with a person exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, we ask that you please stay home for the safety of our staff and other attendees. Please contact us about transferring your ticket to a friend, or rescheduling for a later date.
THE GREENWOOD COLLECTIVE DRIVE-IN LIABILITY STATEMENT
The Greenwood Collective Drive-In takes COVID-19 and the guidance of the World Health Organization seriously, and we ask that ticket-holders do as well. The novel coronavirus, COVID-19 (including without limitation, any successor strains of novel coronavirus) (hereinafter referred to as “COVID-19”), has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization (“WHO”). COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person contact. As a result, federal, state, and local governments and federal and state health agencies recommend social distancing and have, in many locations, prohibited the congregation of groups of people.
You represent and warrant that you have familiarized yourself with the most recent guidance and protocols issued by the WHO and the Centers for Disease Control Prevention (“CDC”) for slowing the transmission of COVID-19 and agree to comply therewith. You further represent and warrant that you have not: (i) traveled to a highly-impacted area subject to CDC Level 3 Travel Health Notice within the last fourteen (14) days, (ii) been exposed to any person returning from a highly impacted area subject to a CDC Level 3 Travel Health Notice within the last 14 days, or (iii) been exposed to any person who has a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19. Finally, you agree to abide by any and all rules and COVID-19 protocols set forth by The Greenwood Collective Drive-In.
Notwithstanding any protocols put in place for the event, The Greenwood Collective Drive-In cannot guarantee that you, and/or any of your family members or other individuals with which you are in contact will not become infected with COVID-19. Further, attending this event could increase your risk and/or your family members’ risk of contracting COVID-19. By completing your ticket purchase, you acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that you and/or your family members with which you are in contact with may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by attending the event and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and/or death. You understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 while attending the event may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of yourself or others, including, but not limited to, The Greenwood Collective Drive-In and its employees and/or contractors. You voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to yourself and/or any of your family members (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and/or death), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind, that you and/or any of your family members may experience or incur in connection with your attendance at the event (collectively, “Claims”). On behalf of yourself, and on behalf of your family members, you hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless The Greenwood Collective Drive-In & their employees, agents, parents, subsidiaries, assigns, contractors, sponsors and representatives, of and from any and all Claims, including all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating thereto. You understand and agree that this release includes any Claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of The Greenwood Collective Drive-In their employees, agents, parents, subsidiaries, assigns, contractors, sponsors and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after the event.