PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 16, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Anyone seeking a unique location for a winter party can ... rent the rink -- The Blue Cross RiverRink at Penn's Landing, Columbus Boulevard at Market Street.
Whether planning a function for a corporate or private event, the wintry excitement of partying by the Olympic-size ice-skating rink on the Delaware River is certainly a unique opportunity. The new, heated indoor facility has party areas, food concessions, and beautiful views of the river and the grand Benjamin Franklin Bridge. A variety of parties can be created for events such as birthday parties, family gatherings, and safe, fun-filled events for teens. The Blue Cross RiverRink is a non-alcoholic venue and is the perfect place for teens to have outdoor fun. The Blue Cross RiverRink also offers the added benefit of having unique corporate entertainment parties with staff and business associates ice-skating together and relaxing by the river. Corporations and organizations such as Campbell's Soup, I.B.E.W, and several local media organizations have hosted team meetings and holiday parties. From family reunions, to special outings, to fundraisers for charities, the opportunities are unlimited at the Blue Cross RiverRink.
The indoor heated venue adjacent to the rink can facilitate catered meals that can run the gamut from soup to nuts or hot dogs and hot chocolate. The Blue Cross RiverRink offers a variety of fundraising opportunities with specially discounted rates. For example, groups can receive deeply discounted tickets, which can be sold for the original ticket value of $6.
The beauty of a private rental is having exclusive use of the rink, catering options, discounted parking rates, and use of the heated tents well as several other features. The Blue Cross River Rink at Penn's Landing is fully equipped to serve every need with catering options, on-site parking, state-of-the-art Video Wall, full service concessions, P/A system and visits from skating Mascot Rinky. Skating lessons are also available.
Penn's Landing Corporation developed the RiverRink in 1993 to make the waterfront a year-round entertainment destination. Each year the popularity increases with more than 100,000 guests enjoying the Blue Cross RiverRink each year. Since 1991, fireworks on New Year's Eve has become a tradition at Penn's Landing, and now thousands of people visit Penn's Landing to watch the fireworks display and celebrate at the New Year's Eve Party on Ice from 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Independence Blue Cross is the presenting sponsor of the Blue Cross RiverRink. Other supporters include: Lukoil, NBC 10, and the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation.
The Blue Cross RiverRink at Penn's Landing has moved south to a new location for the 2005-2006 season, Columbus Boulevard at Market Street. For more information about parties and private rentals, call 215.925.RINK or visit www.riverrink.com