LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Drive-in theaters are a nostalgic reminder of America within the Fifties, after they have been on the peak of recognition. Over time, that reputation waned however surged once more in the course of the pandemic.
At one time, there have been 4,000 drive-in film theaters throughout the nation, however now, solely about 500 stay. A number of are positioned in Las Vegas, together with the valley’s oldest one, West Wind Drive-In, which opened in 1966 in North Las Vegas.
Comesha Starnes, the overall supervisor of West Wind Drive-In, began as a cashier on the theater 18 years in the past. She mentioned when the drive-in first opened, it had one display screen and now it has six and reveals first-run films, together with the brand new Lilo & Sew and Karate Child.
West Wind is Las Vegas’ oldest drive-in theater. It opened in 1966. (KLAS)
West Wind is Las Vegas’ oldest drive-in theater. It opened in 1966. (KLAS)
West Wind is Las Vegas’ oldest drive-in theater. It opened in 1966. (KLAS)
West Wind is Las Vegas’ oldest drive-in theater. It opened in 1966. (KLAS)
West Wind is Las Vegas’ oldest drive-in theater. It opened in 1966. (KLAS)
West Wind is Las Vegas’ oldest drive-in theater. It opened in 1966. (KLAS)
Lengthy gone are the previous movie reels and “squawk boxes.” Now movie-goers can tune in via a automobile’s stereo. Huge laser projectors now deliver the film to life with crystal-clear high quality.
Starnes mentioned the preferred treats are popcorn and Purple Vines on the snack bar. In 2024, greater than 161,000 folks, not together with kids beneath 4, watched films at West Wind.
She mentioned particular promotions shall be occurring this weekend in honor of Nationwide Drive-In Theater Day. So, when you’ve by no means been or haven’t been in years, it may very well be a superb time to expertise it.
The theater is positioned at 4150 W. Carey Avenue, close to the North Las Vegas airport.
