NEW: City Announces Bank of America Skating Schedule
Friday, November 11, 2011
Providence residents and visitors alike can once again savor the winter tradition of ice skating outside at the Bank of America City Center in Kennedy Plaza.
The City of Providence will kick off the skating season the day before Thanksgiving, on Wednesday, November 23, at 4PM. The skating rink will also be open on Thanksgiving Day from 4-10PM. Regular skating hours begin on Friday, November 25.
The Bank of America City Center skating rink is one of New England’s most popular destinations for wintertime play. The 14,000 square-foot facility, which is twice the size of Rockefeller Plaza’s ice rink in New York City, will offer a variety of popular programs this season. Admissions and rental rates remain low-priced for the economy.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST"The skating rink offers a delightfully healthy activity for families in the heart of Providence," said Mayor Angel Taveras. "This lively destination is an affordable and active way to enjoy our City."
General admission is $6 for adults and $3 for seniors and children (under 12) and $2 admission for school groups. Skate rental is $4. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. The skating rink is open for special hours on all winter holidays.
The following are just some of the events at the Bank of America City Center during the 2011/2012 season:
· December 3: Downtown Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting. Join us for a professional figure skating exhibition after the Mayor’s tree lighting ceremony at 6PM
· December 3: Learn-To-Skate six-week session begins
· Sunday, December 11 and Sunday, December 18: Skate with Santa from 2-4PM
· December 31: Bright Night skating performances and opening ceremonies from 5-6PM
· Month of January: Providence Bruins practice – watch players practice and then share public open skate with players
· Month of February: Skate with 28. Food-raiser for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank with CW28, featuring contests, performers, refreshments and prizes
· Month of February: Valentine’s Day, 6-8PM; Bring a CD and have a song dedicated to your sweetheart; 8-10PM Free Valentine's Day keepsake for couples
· Every Wednesday from 6-10PM: College Night. Admission for college students is $3 with a valid college photo ID
· Every weekday from 12-2PM: Lunchtime Special. Admission is $3 and skate rentals are $3.
· Every weekday from 4-6PM: After Work Special. Admission is $3 and skate rentals are $3.
For more information about the skating rink, including birthday parties and group rates, visit the Bank of America City Center website at www.providenceskating.com or call (401) 331-5544 extension 5.
