PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 23, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Anyone seeking a unique location for a winter party can rent the rink -- The Blue Cross RiverRink on Festival Pier at Penn's Landing, Columbus Boulevard and Spring Garden Street.
Whether planning a function for a corporate, non-profit or private event, what could be more fun than the wintry excitement of partying by the Olympic-size ice skating rink in a heated pavilion situated next to the Delaware river with the view of the grand Benjamin Franklin Bridge looming ahead? Any kind of party can be created ... from birthday parties for all ages, to safe, fun-filled teen events. This non-alcoholic venue is the perfect place for kids to have great fun without the temptation of drinking alcoholic beverages. (A parent's dream event!) Corporate entertainment parties are certainly one-of-a-kind in this relaxed environment and offer the added benefit of staff and business associates ice skating together and relaxing by the river. Corporations and companies like Campbell's Soup, the I.B.E.W, and several local media organizations have hosted team meetings and holiday parties. From family reunions, to special outings, from fundraisers for charities, the opportunities are unlimited at the Blue Cross RiverRink.
There's a brand new huge (150' x 80') heated pavilion, complete with all amenities where catered meals 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 a deep discounted $3 ticket to ice skate can be sold for the original ticket value of $5-$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.
Group outings of 50 people or more receive a $2 per skater discount. 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 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 and now more than 100 thousand guests enjoy the Blue Cross RiverRink each year. Fireworks on New Year's Eve became a tradition on Penn's Landing beginning in 1991. Thousands of people attend the annual New Year's Eve festivities each year, which includes a special skating session from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.
The Blue Cross RiverRink is sponsored by Independence Blue Cross. Other Sponsors include: PNC Bank, and Philadelphia -- the place that LOVES YOU BACK.
For more Information about private rentals, call Mike Lally at 215.629.3250 or email him at mfl@pennslandingcorp.com. For more information, call 215.925.RINK or visit www.riverrink.com.