1,900 Enjoy Last 2025 Summer of Nonviolence Drive-In Movie at Balloon Fiesta Park
Event offered connection to services, free food, and fun activities for families.
As the sun set and dusk settled in, over 1,900 moviegoers gathered at Balloon Fiesta Park Wednesday night for a special screening of Twilight, marking the fourth and final drive-in movie of the 2025 Summer of Nonviolence series.
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Sponsored by Bernalillo County, City of Albuquerque Parks & Recreation, Albuquerque Community Safety Department, and Albuquerque Police Department, the initiative encourages youth to take a pledge of nonviolence and enjoy safe, family-friendly events throughout the summer.
More than 1,000 youth and community members have taken the pledge so far this summer. Those who did at Wednesday’s event received a commemorative “I Pledge” t-shirt, and attendees who completed a short survey received food truck vouchers for vendors including Ordinarily Beautiful Cotton Candy, Papa Cano’s Wood Fire Pizza, Zia Strong, Rollin In Hot, and XO Fast Foods.
Youth ambassadors known as “Gen P” (Generation Peace) helped welcome guests and share information about the campaign. Attendees also had access to resources including behavioral health, shelter, food assistance, and educational support part of the effort to build a stronger, more connected community.
“This summer has shown what’s possible when we come together to create safe spaces for our youth,” said Mayor Tim Keller. “Each event has helped plant the seeds of connection, peace, and possibility.”
“As we move closer to wrapping up the second Summer of Nonviolence, it’s heartening to see how many in our community are embracing the effort,” said Bernalillo County Commission Vice-Chair Adriann Barboa (D3). “The positive vibe of the attendees was just fantastic, perfectly capturing the spirit of this initiative.”
“From the energy of the attendees to the outreach happening on the ground, these events continue to make a real impact,” said ACS Director, Jodie Esquibel. “It’s more than a movie night, it’s a step toward lasting community change.”
The campaign offers a series of events throughout the season for young people to have fun and stay safe. For more information about this event and future happenings, please visit the Summer of Nonviolence website.