-Courtesy of Center City District
The Rothman Orthopaedics Roller Rink returns to Dilworth Park Friday, April 19. To celebrate, Center City District (CCD) will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. before opening to the public at 12:15 p.m.
Representatives from CCD and Rothman Orthopaedics will provide remarks, following a roller dance performance from local skate troupe Great on Skates and a roller derby demonstration from Philly Roller Derby. After the ribbon is cut, a shower of rainbow streamers will mark the official start of the skating season.
The colorful, retro-inspired rink will feature a vibrant checkboard floor and an overhead art installation of multicolored fabric, which was created by Philadelphia-based Lucky Dog Studio.
Admission will be $8 for children 10 and younger and $10 for adults. Skate rental is $6. The rink will be open daily through June 30 on Sundays through Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. and on Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. On Mondays and Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Matinee Skate will offer $5 off admission to guests of all ages. Advance tickets are encouraged and can be purchased online at rothmanrink.ticketsocket.com.
Dilworth Park’s Air Grille Garden will also reopen on April 19 with a menu of roller rink-inspired snacks. At the bar, cocktails made with Haku® Vodka and Tres Generaciones® Tequila will be available for adults 21 and older.
Other upcoming events at Center City District parks include…
Center City Fit presented by Rothman Orthopaedics will return to Dilworth Park on Tuesday, April 23 with free weekly fitness classes for guests of all skill levels. Themes will change through the season, with Zumba classes kicking things off in April and May.
The Philadelphia Marketplace will bring a rotating lineup of local small businesses to Dilworth Park on Fridays and Saturdays beginning on May 3 with 47% of vendors being minority-owned businesses and 76% women-owned.
Dilworth Park’s premier arts and culture series, Arts on Center Stage, returns on May 23 with a diverse lineup of entertainment ranging from orchestral serenades and ballet ensembles to jazz instruments and more.
Parkway Pals Play Day at Sister Cities Park will return on Saturday, May 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with free activities for children. This all-day celebration of laughter and learning is the official kick-off event for Parkway Pals, a summertime educational series that brings nearby cultural institutions outdoors for kid-friendly programming.
Jazz on the Parkway returns to Cret Park on Sunday afternoons beginning on May 12. Local jazz ensemble Vibe-A-Delphia will perform free concerts for guests of Capriccio Café and Bar.
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