PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 19, 2002 (PRIMEZONE) -- MEDIA ADVISORY --
WHEN: Saturday December 21 - 1 p.m. - Santa's Helicopter Arrival
Saturday, Dec. 21 and Sunday, Dec. 22 -- 12:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Ice skating with Santa plus family-fun activities
WHERE: Blue Cross RiverRink
Festival Pier at Penn's Landing
Columbus Boulevard and Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA
WHAT: On Saturday at 1 p.m., Santa arrives by helicopter in the
Blue Cross RiverRink parking lot and then makes his way to
the Olympic-size rink where he will skate with visitors.
He'll retire to his throne and greet children through the
day.
The free, ever-popular Skate with Santa activities for
skaters and spectators alike include:
Free face painting
"Santa and Me" caricatures.
Santa crafts -- decorating Reindeer Ears and creating
make-and-take Rudolph and Santa pins
and ornaments.
BACKGROUND:
Independence Blue Cross is the title sponsor of the
Blue Cross RiverRink. Other sponsors include: PNC Bank,
T-Mobile, Deer Park Water and Philadelphia-the place that
LOVES YOU BACK. For more information on skating times,
lessons, birthday parties or private receptions at the Blue
Cross RiverRink, please call 215.925.RINK or visit
www.riverrink.com