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Take in the breathtaking wintertime view overlooking the Delaware River and Benjamin Franklin Bridge at the Blue Cross RiverRink, open all season long. (Photo by G. Widman for GPTMC)

The Blue Cross RiverRink at Penn’s Landing, Philadelphia’s only outdoor public ice rink, officially re-opens at noon on Friday, November 25, with the first skating session of the season.

To celebrate the start of the 18th anniversary year of one of Philadelphia’s premier wintertime traditions there will be a free concert beginning at 12:30 p.m., featuring Cody Simpson, Atlantic recording artist and singer of the Top 40 hit singles, “On My Mind,” and “Not Just You.”

But there will also be a special sneak preview event for 94.1 WIP Listeners on Wednesday November 23. From 1-6 p.m., WIP will broadcast live from the Blue Cross RiverRink and offer free skating and rental to all their listeners.

Featuring an outdoor Olympic size rink overlooking the Delaware River and an indoor heated facility with a snack bar, game room and more, the Blue Cross RiverRink offers skating session hours Monday to Thursday evenings from 6–9 p.m.; Friday from 6–8 p.m., 8:30–10:30 p.m., and 11 p.m –1 a.m.; Saturday from 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.; and Sunday from 12:30–2:30 p.m., 3– 5:30 p.m., 6–9 p.m.

Skating admission is extremely affordable at $8 and $9 for Friday and Saturday night sessions at 8:30 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.; skate rental is available for $3. Convenient parking is also available on site for only $12.

The rink season, which runs until March 4, 2012, also features a live DJ every Friday and Saturday night from 9 p.m. to midnight. To make a reservation for skating lessons or special sled skating instruction for people with disabilities, call (215) 925-RINK.

It’s time to “Think Rink,” the perfect way to enjoy the great outdoors and fresh air fun.

Blue Cross RiverRink at Penn’s Landing
Columbus Boulevard at Market Street
www.riverrink.com