Rothman Roller Rink to host Christmas in July Skate on July 9

The event will include a skating Santa, snacks, crafts, and even a snow shower

On Saturday, July 9, Rothman Orthopaedics Roller Rink will host a Christmas in July Skate from 1:30-3:30 p.m. featuring a skating Santa, holiday-themed crafts and snacks, and even a snow shower.
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Grab your ugliest holiday sweater (or T-shirt) because Christmas is coming about half a year early to Dilworth Park.

On Saturday, July 9, Rothman Orthopaedics Roller Rink, located on the west side of City Hall, will host a Christmas in July Skate from 1:30-3:30 p.m.


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There will be festive, holiday-inspired snacks and crafts, and attendees can even expect a special guest appearance by a skating, sun-kissed Santa, who will stop to snap photos with children.

To top it all off, despite the July heat, skaters will experience a pop-up snow shower during the event.

Skaters are encouraged to dress in holiday-themed garb for the occasion.

Lace up your skates while you still can – the rink, which opened for the summer on April 22, closes for the season on Sunday, July 17. Everyone who visits the roller rink between July 9-17 will receive a complimentary admission ticket to ice skate at the Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink this winter.

Tickets for the rink can be purchased online.


Christmas in July Skate

Saturday, July 9
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | $8-$15
Rothman Roller Rink, Dilworth Park
1 S. 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102


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