PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 21, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- From sweet things to sweethearts, February is frigid this year and full of fun at the Blue Cross RiverRink on Festival Pier at Penn's Landing, Columbus Blvd. and Spring Garden St. It's perfect skating weather, and the calendar is booked with great events throughout the month of February.
There's something for everyone - and special events that are free! Plus, in the huge (150' x 80') heated pavilion, there's a game room and children's activities, great food including pizza, hot dogs, hot chocolate and new to Philadelphia ... popular batter-dipped Oreos! Here are highlights of February fun:
A perfect treat to sweeten up your winter! The Chocolate Festival will take place on Saturday, February 7th and Sunday, February 8th, 2004 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Blue Cross RiverRink on Festival Pier at Penn's Landing. The sweet smell of chocolate will fill the air as candy connoisseurs from all over the Philadelphia area participate in this one-of-a-kind event. The Chocolate Festival will offer unique chocolate cooking demonstrations at 2 pm and 4 pm each day, along with the "Chocolate Extreme Challenge" asking, "What will you eat that is covered in chocolate?" It will be similar to FEAR FACTOR for Choca-Holics. There will also be special edible chocolate make and take crafts including chocolate finger painting. And, just in time for Valentine's Day, there will be chocolate kiss cards and Valentine's caricatures too!
Reels at the Rink
The Blue Cross RiverRink is now the premier location to view the hottest DVD's this winter. "Reels at the Rink" includes a series of DVD release parties including the "Lion King" on Saturday, February 7 at 4:30 p.m., "Under the Tuscan Sun" on Saturday, February 14 at 6 p.m., and "SPY KIDS 3-D" on Friday, February 20 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, February 21 at 1 p.m. The screenings will take place in the GIANT heated pavilion at the Blue Cross RiverRink and are FREE to the public. Special skating discounts and themed crafts will be featured for each release and screening. Check www.riverrink.com for screening times and details.
The Blue Cross RiverRink is also a popular destination for Valentine's Day. Take your sweetheart skating, as the Blue Cross RiverRink celebrates Valentine's Day on February 14th. From 1:30-4:30 p.m., children and loved ones can enjoy Valentine themed make and take crafts or bring a date for a Sweetheart skate later in the evening. Throughout the remainder of the evening, from 6 p.m. until 1 a.m. on Valentine's Day, the Rink will glow RED and ladies will receive complimentary red carnations.
Kids off from School for President's Day on February 16th? The Blue Cross RiverRink is open extended hours for this special holiday and is a great way to occupy the kids when they are off from school. February 16 skate session times are 10 a.m. - 12 noon, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m., 3 - 5:30 p.m., 6 - 8 p.m., and 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Skating session hours are Monday to Thursday evenings only 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 12:30 - 2:30 p.m., 3 - 5:30 p.m., 6 - 8 p.m., 8:30 - 10:30 p.m., and 11 p.m. - 1 a.m.; Sunday 12:30 - 2:30 p.m., 3 - 5:30 p.m., and 6 - 9 p.m. Holiday Hours are 10 a.m. - noon, 3 - 5:30 p.m., 6 - 8 p.m., 8:30 - 10:30 p.m. with additional hours on Friday and Saturday from 11 p.m. - 1 a.m. Special Sled Skating Sessions for people with disabilities are available every Saturday from 9:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
Independence Blue Cross is the title sponsor of the Blue Cross RiverRink. Other Sponsors include: PNC Bank, Deer Park Water, Pepsi, NBC 10, and Philadelphia - the place that LOVES YOU BACK. The Blue Cross RiverRink is located on Festival Pier at Columbus Boulevard and Spring Garden 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.
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