Chester County community hosts annual 'Blobfest Weekend' event

PHOENIXVILLE, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- A popular movie-lovers tradition is taking place in Chester County on Friday night.

In Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, officials are hosting the "Blobfest Weekend."

READ | Colonial Theatre hosts 23rd 'BlobFest' in Phoenixville, Pa.

The annual event celebrates the sci-fi classic, 'The Blob', which was filmed at the Colonial Theatre back in 1957.

On Friday, there was a screening of the movie followed by a re-enactment of the famous "run out" scene.

There was even a rock-and-roll dance party!

Events will be taking place on Saturday and Sunday as well.

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