Barco celebrates 75 years and beyond...

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Barton County Chamber of Commerce/Kristy Robertson The Barco Drive-In Theatre in Lamar celebrated its 75th anniversary on Sunday, April 26 and Monday, April 27, with a free showing of Smokey & The Bandit (PG). A special ribbon cutting was held by the Barton County Chamber of Commerce at 8 p.m. on Monday, with free cake being served. Plaza Theatre and Barco t-shirts were also for sale. The Barco is the longest continuous running drive-in theatre in Missouri, having never closed since its opening on April 28, 1950!


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