Maybe one of the saddest sights on Rt. 50 is the decaying, overgrown, forlorn sign, just west of Ocean City that was once the entrance to a drive-in movie. When the wind is just right, you can still get a whiff of popcorn and late at night you might see the ghost of a car pulled over to the side of the road while a gang of teenagers climbs into the trunk to sneak past the ticket booth. Somehow, downloading videos onto their iPod just isn't the same.

But the tradition is reviving with free movies under the stars throughout Delmarva. Using big inflatable screens, communities are showing family friendly films in parks. Bring out the popcorn and Cracker Jacks, pack up a blanket and lawn chairs and the bug spray.

Here’s a list of the places I could find which have a schedule of free, family friendly movies under the stars. If you know of others on Delmarva, please send them along!

Chincoteague: Thursday nights in July & August in Robert Reed Waterfront Park. Schedule at www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org

Ocean City: Every Monday & Friday at 27th Street on the beach. Games & activities at 7:30. Movies start around 8:30. www.ococean.com

Rehoboth Beach: On Thursday nights middle of July & August. www.localsonlyblog.com

Dewey Beach: Mondays at 8:30 on Dagsworth Street www.localsonlyblog.com

Cambridge: Mondays from June-early August www.moonflicks.com/schedule.shtml

Salisbury: Friday July 2 in Manokin Park www.moonflicks.com/schedule.shtml

Easton: Saturdays from July 10-August 28 in the field beside the County Building on Harrison St. www.midshorelife.com