PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 20, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) --
WHEN: Saturday December 20 -- 1 p.m. -- Santa's Helicopter
Arrival Saturday, Dec. 20 and Sunday, Dec. 21
-- 12:30 - 5 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
throughout 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, Pepsi,
Deer Park Water, NBC 10 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
The Blue Cross RiverRink logo is available at: http://media.primezone.com/prs/single/?pkgid=354