Enjoy a Pokemon Prowl in a safe, well-lit area for trainers of all ages and a free movie too.
Join the Belleville Parks & Recreation Department for Pokemon Prowl at Laderman Park, with three Pokemon Stops and lots of Pokemon for Pokemon Trainers of all ages. The Prowl begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by a free movie in the park (Alvin and the Chipmunks: Road Chip). The movie starts at 7:30 p.m. After the movie, you can continue to catch 'em all until 11 p.m. Lures will be dropped throughout the night.
More information: belleville.net
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