PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 21, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- The Blue Cross RiverRink, Penn's Landing's Olympic-size ice skating rink on the Delaware River, is the perfect place to spend the holidays. The RiverRink is open throughout the entire holiday season with additional special skating sessions on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.
Visitors will enjoy the unique setting of this outdoor rink decorated with a huge (near 30 ft.) Christmas tree, generously donated by a Philadelphia resident, through the Fairmount Park Commission Tree Donation program. The stage at the Blue Cross RiverRink is also adorned with colorful lit spheres, part of the "Lights Around the City" program, made possible by the Delaware River Port Authority and the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation. There are brightly colored balloons and colorful lights throughout the heated pavilion also.
The New Year's Eve Party on Ice takes place at the Blue Cross RiverRink on Friday, December 31, 2004 with a special skating session from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. Guests will also delight in a perfect spot to view the spectacular fireworks display -- right on the ice! This is the best non-alcoholic New Year's party featuring food, music, entertainment, and a great view of the fireworks over the Delaware River at midnight. Tickets are limited and on sale now. The price is $25 for skaters and $15 for spectators.
Holiday skating sessions with extended hours run from December 24, 2004 to December 31, 2004. Open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 12:30-2:30 p.m., 3:00-5:30 p.m. and 6:00-9:00 p.m. Special skating session times for December 26 through December 31 are as follows: 10:00 a.m. to Noon, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., 3:00 to 5:30 p.m., 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., and 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Admission is $6 for each session. Every Friday (except New Year's Eve) and Saturday night from 9 p.m. until 12 midnight, guests can skate to the music of a live DJ. Every Sunday night from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. music fans can check out the live music and the Battle of the Bands.
Independence Blue Cross is the title sponsor of the Blue Cross RiverRink. Other Sponsors include: PNC Bank, NBC 10 and Philadelphia METRO and the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation.
The Blue Cross RiverRink is located on Festival Pier at Columbus Boulevard and Spring Garden Street. For more information on skating times, lessons, birthday parties or private receptions, please call 215.925.RINK or visit www.riverrink.com.
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