From:
James Lockwood
Date:
Nov 26 17:15 UTC
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Downtown Saint Paul will transform into a winter wonderland Saturday when Mayor
Chris Coleman celebrates the ceremonial lighting of the holiday tree in Rice
Park and the grand opening of Wells Fargo WinterSkate at Landmark Center.
The public is invited to join Mayor Coleman for the festivities from 4 p.m. to
6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, beginning with the opening of the WinterSkate ice
rink. Along with the Saint Paul Police Band Drum Line, the celebration will
include the St. Paul Figure Skating Club and the cast of Ordway Center for the
Performing Arts’ Irving Berlin’s White Christmas.
“Saint Paul is the holiday destination for family fun and cheer,” Mayor Coleman
said. “With Rice Park decorated for the season, the refrigerated ice rink open
to the public, White Christmas playing at the Ordway, and Holiday Lights in the
Park at Phalen Park, Saint Paul is a magical place. Thanks to the work of all
of our partners, I encourage all residents to come skating, enjoy the lights
and partake in the food, culture, and entertainment options the city has to
offer.”
The Mayor will flip the switch to illuminate a 90-foot tall tree, rivaling that
in New York’s Rockefeller Center. The Rice Park tree will remain lit by more
than 30,000 energy-efficient LED lights, 24 hours a day through the end of the
year.
WinterSkate is a free outdoor refrigerated ice rink adjacent to Landmark Plaza
that will stay open through Feb. 1. In addition to a warming house, hot
chocolate and snacks, skate rental is available on-site for $2 per person.
Wells Fargo WinterSkate and Rice Park powered by Xcel Energy provide outdoor
recreation and festivities for the whole family throughout the winter season.
For more information, visit
www.capitalcitypartnership.com/events/winterskate.shtml or call (651) 291-5608.