UPDATE (December 4, 2018): This story has been updated with additional information received after the November 30 print edition went to press. Youths up to age 15 can now be included as 'Golden Ticket' guests for the event. 

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Newtown Police Department is hoping to make the holiday season even more fun for local children and youths by hosting its first “Movie With A Cop” event on Saturday, December 15, at 4 pm.

Department officials and officers, along with some invited law enforcement special guests, have rented the Edmond Town Hall Theatre for this event that will feature a screening of The Polar Express.

The promotion is open to the first 100 Newtown children ages 8 to 15 whose parents register them. Police officers will meet and greet the children as they arrive at the theater, accompany them to their seats, and present them with a goodie bag.

A post-screening gift will also be presented to the registered children as they exit the show after the film.

Only the first 100 registering will be included in the special promotion, but parents, siblings, or others are invited to enjoy the film as well — tickets for any remaining seats will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

Parents or caregivers may register by e-mailing Officer Maryhelen McCarthy at maryhelen.mccarthy@newtown-ct.gov. All requests must be received by December 8. Parents should include their name and phone number, along with a residential address, the child’s name, and his or her date of birth.

The first 100 children will receive a Golden Ticket in the mail or by special delivery before December 15. This ticket must be presented to gain admission to the event.

Parents with questions may reach Officer Felicia Figol at 203-426-5841.