The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation is proud to continue to present a wintertime tradition in Philadelphia, the 18th anniversary season of the Blue Cross RiverRink at Penn’s Landing.  It’s time to “Think Rink,” as the Blue Cross RiverRink located on Columbus Boulevard and Market Street, is the perfect way to enjoy the great outdoors and fresh air fun for everyone!

Featuring an outdoor Olympic size rink overlooking the Delaware River and an indoor heated facility with a snack bar, game room and more, the Blue Cross RiverRink re-opens officially at 12 noon on Friday, November 25, 2011 with the first skating session of the season.  To celebrate the start of the 18th anniversary year of Philadelphia’s premier outdoor winter entertainment facility there will be a free concert beginning at 12:30 p.m., featuring Atlantic recording artist and singer of the Top 40 hit singles, “On My Mind,” and “Not Just You” – CODY SIMPSON!

Regular skating session hours at the Blue Cross RiverRink are Monday to Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and Friday hours are: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., and 11:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Saturday hours are: 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m., and 11:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Sunday hours are: 12:30 – 2:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.  Special Holiday Hours and other extended sessions are outlined at www.riverrink.com. Skating admission is extremely affordable at $8 and $9 for Friday and Saturday night sessions at 8:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. and skate rental is available for $3. Convenient parking is also available on site for only $12.

Other special events throughout the season include:

• Blue Cross RiverRink Salute to First Responders, Saturday December 3, 2011 from 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
• Skate with Santa and his friends, Sunday December 11, 2011 from 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
• New Year’s Eve Parties on Ice, Saturday December 31, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
• (Advance tickets are required)
• Blue Cross RiverRink Salute to the Men and Women in Blue, Saturday, January 7 from 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
• Cabin Fever Reliever, Sunday January 15, 2012 from 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
• Sweetheart Skate, Tuesday February 14, 2012 from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

(Advance tickets are required.)

The rink season, which runs until March 4, 2012, also features a live DJ every Friday and Saturday night from 9:00 p.m. – Midnight. Skating Lessons are available on Sunday mornings from 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon. Special Sled Skating Sessions for people with disabilities are available Sunday from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Reservations for these special sessions are required. To make a reservation for skating lessons or sled skating sessions, call 215-925-RINK.

Independence Blue Cross is the founding and presenting sponsor of the Blue Cross RiverRink, which is owned and operated by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation. Season-long supporters include: Coca-Cola Refreshments of Philadelphia, CBS 3 and the CW Philly and the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation.

The Blue Cross RiverRink at Penn’s Landing, Philadelphia’s only outdoor public ice rink, is located on Columbus Boulevard at Market Street.  For more information on skating sessions, ice skating lessons, birthday parties or private receptions, please call 215.925.RINK or visit www.riverrink.com.