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Published on November 29, 2024
Hillsboro Community Casts Votes for "Summer of Sequels" at Pix in the Park 2025 LineupSource: City of Hillsboro

The city has tallied its votes and the "Summer of Sequels" lineup for the 2025 Pix in the Park is looking like a throwback extravaganza. Citizens engaged en masse through platforms Engage Hillsboro and Conéctate Hillsboro, with an impressive 1,200 movie buffs casting their votes. The lineup will feature a selection of popular movie sequels, offering a fun way to enjoy Friday nights next August.

Hillsboro Parks & Recreation is rolling out the red carpet for iconic sequels spanning decades, according to a statement released by the city. The '70s will roar back to life with "Jaws 2" leading the way, which managed to snap up 284 votes. As for the '80s aficionados, they'll be thrilled to see "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom," which amassed a whopping 411 votes. The '90s kids have their champion in "Toy Story 2," a clear winner with 595 votes, while "Shrek 2" will be bringing Far Far Away a little closer with 478 votes for the 2000s nostalgia hit.

The "Pix in the Park" series also celebrates inclusivity, with top picks in the Spanish-language category chosen via Conéctate Hillsboro. After a close tiebreaker, "How to Train Your Dragon 2" won with 17 votes, narrowly beating "Incredibles 2," which received 16. This follows the tradition of community involvement; in 2024, nearly 3,000 people voted for films like Hercules and Jurassic Park, while the 2023 lineup included favorites like Moana and Encanto, according to the city's recount.

Check the Hillsboro Parks & Recreation’s Pix in the Park webpage for a more detailed schedule. Each movie starts at dusk, but you can get ahead and grab a good spot with pre-show entertainment beginning promptly at 7:30 pm. Participants are encouraged to bring a blanket or a comfy low-backed chair, and while snacks will be there to satiate cinema cravings, feel free to BYOB (Bring Your Own Bites), this is a family-friendly event, so no alcohol, smoking, or vaping is permitted.