Grab those ruby red slippers and follow the yellow brick road to Wheeling’s Heritage Port on Friday, July12 for a free screening of the classic film The Wizard of Oz. The movie, rated G, will begin at dusk.

“In honor of the award-winning film’s 85^th anniversary this year, we thought it was an appropriate time to include the classic title in this summer’s lineup of free movies,” said Rochelle Barry, Wheeling’s parks and recreation director.

In the film, a young farm girl and her little dog are magically transported into the enchanted land of Oz via a Kansas tornado. As they travel down Oz's yellow brick road to find the Wizard and ask him to send them home, they encounter a wonderful, funny, terrifying and, ultimately, enlightening group of characters, human and otherwise. 

Movie night is sponsored by the City of Wheeling. No smoking is permitted by orders of the Wheeling-Ohio County Health Board. All programs are subject to change without notice. In case of inclement weather, events may be rescheduled or cancelled.