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