PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 14, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- As Valentine's Day approaches the dash to find a date begins. The Blue Cross RiverRink announces DATE SKATE MONDAYS as a new and creative place to possibly meet that special someone. Date Skate Mondays take place every Monday night from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Blue Cross RiverRink at Penn's Landing, located at Columbus Boulevard and Spring Garden Street.
Date Skate Mondays are a great opportunity for young professionals to meet and mingle in an alcohol-free environment, and skating under the stars is a perfect way to create romance and enjoy fresh air.
The Blue Cross RiverRink is offering $2.00 off discount coupons for this special night targeted to single young adults. The coupons can be found in the Metro newspaper each week. The Wired 96.5 Street Team will be on-hand with games and prizes as patrons can skate to the music of Wired 96.5.
Skating sessions regular cost are $6 per person and skate rental is available for $3. There is also convenient parking on-site for only $6.
Public Skating Sessions are as follows: Mondays through Thursdays from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.; Fridays 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., and 8:30 to 10:30 p.m., and 11:00 p.m. to 1 a.m., and Saturdays from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., 3:00 to 5:30 p.m., 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., and 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Sundays from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., 3:00 to 5:30 p.m., and 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Skate to a live DJ every Friday and Saturday Night from 9p.m. to 12 midnight.
Independence Blue Cross is the title sponsor of the Blue Cross RiverRink. Other sponsors include: PNC Bank, NBC 10, METRO Philadelphia and the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation.
The Blue Cross RiverRink is located on Festival Pier at Penn's Landing, Columbus Boulevard and Spring Garden Street. For more information on Monday Night Date Skates, session times, lessons, birthday parties or private sessions, please call 215.925.RINK or visit www.riverrink.com.
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