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Holiday Ice Skating at Bryant Park

Perfect Active Winter Evening: Ice Skating, Food and Drinks

The Pond at Bryant Park has become one of NYC’s most treasured winter destinations.

Each night thousands of people wait in long lines to hit the ice. But if you join Outdoor Bound and New York Social Network, you will skip all the waiting time and get right on the ice! Whether expert or a novice it will be a fun night for all!!

We will bypass the 2-hour line, and get our skate on at Bryant Park. Amid the visual splendor of skyscrapers, a beautiful Christmas tree, and the loveliness of Bryant Park is a winter skating pond. Enjoy all the holiday gift shops and skating while socializing with other fun people.

If you tire of skating, head up to Celsius: A Canadian Lounge, overlooking The Pond with rinkside views, for drinks or dinner on an outdoor terrace complete with heat lamps.

The Event

Our group pricing ensures that we have no wait in the general public line, and skate rentals are included in the price.
We will meet at the rink and skate for a few hours, then head to a nearby restaurant for food & drinks. 

The Amenities

• Skating Pavilion houses skate rentals, lockers, and bag check services, as well as a snack shop featuring food and beverages, including hot chocolate.
• Celsius: A Canadian Lounge: Overlooking The Pond with rinkside views, Celsius offers lunch, dinner, and drinks featuring an outdoor terrace complete with heat lamps.
• Bag Check Services—available for a nominal fee inside the Skating Pavilion.
• Live Music—to enliven the holidays and welcome the New Year, skaters will be treated to weekend performances by The Big Apple Chorus, as well as evening concerts by live bands and guest djs.

Event Details

• Who Present and future Outdoor Bounders—everyone is welcome!
• What Holiday Ice Skating at the Bryant Park; food and drinks at nearby restaurant after (optional)
• When Tuesday, December 9, 2008, at 6:30 PM. Session begins at 7:00; please arrive by 6:30 for check-in.
• Where Bryant Park, 42nd St. & 6th Avenue
• Price $20 Includes ice skating session and skate rentals, and a 10% discount coupon for Ice Bites, Pond Shop or Photos @ The Pond

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