BELLEVILLE, Ill. — A Metro East business just made a national name for itself by ranking at the top of a nationwide list.
USA TODAY released its "Top 10 Drive-in Theaters of 2024" list on Wednesday, and Belleville's Skyview Drive-In took the list's top spot. The drive-ins were selected by an "expert panel," and were then voted on by readers.
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"Skyview Drive-In has been part of the Belleville, Illinois, community since 1949," USA TODAY said in its ranking. "The venue frequently hosts special events like film festivals, live music, and movie nights with Santa. They also have a concession stand on site with hot food like cheeseburgers, fries, hot dogs, nachos, and popcorn."
Skyview beat out Harvest Moon Twin Drive-In Theatre in Gibson City, Illinois and Bengies Drive-In Theatre in Middle River, Maryland, which placed second and third respectively.
"To say we're thankful for the incredible support throughout the contest voting would be an understatement," Skyview posted on its Facebook page after the results were announced. "What an incredible honor, and during our 75th Anniversary Season no less. Congratulations to all of the other great drive-in theaters across America who were in the running as well."
Skyview was one of 20 drive-ins nominated for the award.
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