GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado — A year ago, Krista DeHerrera was heavily pregnant — but that didn’t stop her from dressing up as Sandy from “Grease.”

That’s just how dedicated she is to movies.

For the second straight year, DeHerrera, owner of Valley Events, Inc. has organized the Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association’s Friday Night Flicks. Throughout August, Glenwoodians have been treated to free films at Two Rivers Park. Like last year, the final day in the series will be a blowout.

And costumes are very much encouraged.

Beginning at 4 p.m. this afternoon, the park will be transformed into a world of “Oz.” Hours before “The Wizard of Oz” screens, children and adults alike will be competing in a friendly costume contest and swaying to the sounds of The Strays. In an area dubbed “Munchkin Land,” there will be a climbing wall, arts and crafts, a bounce house and performances by Jammin Jim, a local juggler. A few food vendors will feed the hungry crowd.

“It really just kind of grew into this fun event,” said DeHerrera.

Follow ... well, you know What: “The Wizard of Oz,” the final movie in the Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association’s Friday Night Flicks outdoor film series. Proceeding the show will be a big bash, including a bounce house and activities for children and a costume contest for everyone (categories are best male, female and child). The Strays will provide pre-show entertainment. The series is sponsored by the Roaring Fork Young Professionals, Bighorn Toyota and American National Bank. When: The fun starts at 4 p.m. today, and the movie begins around 8:30 p.m. Where: Two Rivers Park in Glenwood Springs Cost: Free Why? When was the last time you saw the “yellow brick road” on the big screen?

This is in the vein of Strawberry Days, of Mountain Fair, she went on. It’s simply something for the community to do in August. Thus far, it’s been pretty successful, too. This year, good nights have brought in upwards of 300 people.

While DeHerrera has always loved movies, there’s something special about these nights. She likes seeing the families out, enjoying themselves, eating picnics and such. She recalled last year’s closing night, when little kids were dressed up in tiny poodle skirts and greaser jackets. She realizes this might be the closest they ever get to going to a drive-in theater.

In her words, “Being outside and under the stars is just a completely different experience.”

Now, tonight, everyone in town can know exactly what that feels like.

Did you know? • This is the most watched movie in film history, or so states a recent study. • According to lead Munchkin Jerry Maren, he and fellow Munchkins on the set were paid $50 per week for a six-day work week, while Toto received $125 per week. • MGM paid $75,000 for the film rights to L. Frank Baum's book, a huge sum at the time. • Bert Lahr's (the lion) costume weighed 90 pounds • Shirley Temple was the original choice to play Dorothy. • Toto’s real name was Terry — and was a girl.