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In addition to Rice Park powered by Xcel Energy, adjacent Wells Fargo WinterSkate – downtown Saint Paul’s free, outdoor, artificially-chilled ice skating rink – creates a fun, winter experience for visitors of all ages. The 2009/2010 rink season runs from November 28, 2009 through January 31, 2010. Skate rental is just $2 per person. Receive free skate rental for you and your family by showing your Wells Fargo check card or credit card. The perfect complement to any Saint Paul visit – Minnesota Wild games, museum visits, or seeing Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at Ordway Center for the Performing Arts – we invite you and your whole family to celebrate the season at Rice Park powered by Xcel Energy in downtown Saint Paul!Special thanks to our partners:
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Location: Rice Park, adjacent to Landmark Plaza in downtown Saint Paul at the corner of West 5th and Market Streets Dates: November 28, 2009 through January 1, 2010 Grand Opening Celebration: Saturday, November 28, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.: skating exhibitions, entertainment, tree-lighting ceremony, fireworks, and more! While you’re here: be sure to complement your trip to the Grand Opening with a visit to Saint Paul’s Wild Winter Wonderland at the neighboring Saint Paul RiverCentre, which includes the opportunity to bid on HealthEast Foundation’s Festival of Trees decorated trees and wreaths. Cost: FREE On-Site Amenities: A gigantic tree decorated with thousands of multi-colored, energy-efficient LED lights, 10-foot classic nutcracker statues, 12-foot angel statues, and other holiday décor. Hours of Operation: The featured tree will be lit-up seven days a week, during the holiday season. Weather Policy: If in doubt, you may call the Wells Fargo WinterSkate and Rice Park powered by Xcel Energy hotline at: 651-291-5608. Parking: For information on convenient downtown parking options, visit www.smart-trips.org. For More Information: Call the Wells Fargo WinterSkate and Rice Park powered by Xcel Energy hotline at: 651-291-5608. For Instant Updates: Fan Rice Park powered by Xcel Energy on Facebook |
Rice Park powered by Xcel Energy will capture the spirit of the holiday season with a gigantic tree lit with thousands of energy-efficient LED lights and will twinkle for five minutes every hour, on the hour. The park will sparkle with thousands of twinkling lights, classic nutcracker and angel statues, and other holiday décor.