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THE SAFEWAY HOLIDAY ICE RINK PRESENTED BY KAISER PERMANENTE RETURNS TO SAN FRANCISCO’S UNION SQUARE

September 18, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:Julie Richter, Prismatic Communications | moc.snoitacinummoccitamsirp@eiluj Click here for hi-res images Opening Celebration to take place Wednesday, November 1 at 5 P.M. San Francisco’s only outdoor ice rink, the Safeway Holiday Ice Rink will host favorite on-ice traditions including Learn to Skate, Drag Queens On Ice, Flashback Fridays, Simba Saturdays, Silent Skate, and Polar Bear Skate SAN…

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THE SAFEWAY HOLIDAY ICE RINK RETURNS TO SAN FRANCISCO’S UNION SQUARE FOR ITS 15TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON

September 13, 2022

THE SAFEWAY HOLIDAY ICE RINK WILL HOST FAVORITE ON-ICE TRADITIONS INCLUDING DRAG QUEENS ON ICE AND POLAR BEAR SKATE, PLUS SOME BRAND-NEW EVENTS FOR THE 2022 SEASON

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THE SAFEWAY HOLIDAY ICE RINK IN UNION SQUARE TO USHER IN THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH OPENING CELEBRATION ON NOVEMBER 3, 2021

October 25, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Julie Richter, Prismatic Communications 480.818.8022 | moc.snoitacinummoccitamsirp@eiluj Tickets on sale now for San Francisco’s favorite outdoor ice skating tradition SAN FRANCISCO (October 20, 2021)— The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square will usher in the holiday season on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. with the annual Opening Celebration to mark the first skate…

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WILLY BIETAK PRODUCTIONS ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF THREE ICONIC OUTDOOR ICE RINKS IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

September 28, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO (September 28, 2021)— Today, Willy Bietak Productions announced the anticipated return of three iconic outdoor ice rinks in the San Francisco Bay Area this holiday season.

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SAN FRANCISCO’S MOST ICONIC ICE RINKS RETURN FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON

August 28, 2019

CONTACT: Regina Merrill | Charles Zukow Associates 415-296-0677 | moc.wokuzselrahc@maniger THE SAFEWAY HOLIDAY ICE RINK IN UNION SQUARE OPENS ON NOVEMBER 6, 2019 THE WINTER PARK AT CIVIC CENTER OPENS WITH EXPANDED TRACK ON NOVEMBER 22, 2019 SAN FRANCISCO (August 28, 2019)— San Francisco’s favorite holiday tradition, The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square presented by Alaska Airlines, returns…

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TICKETS FOR THE SAFEWAY HOLIDAY ICE RINK IN UNION SQUARE PRESENTED BY ALASKA AIRLINES NOW ON SALE

October 1, 2018

San Francisco’s favorite holiday tradition returns for its 11th season on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 SAN FRANCISCO (October 1, 2018) – Tickets for The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square presented by Alaska Airlines, are now on sale. The 11th season of San Francisco’s favorite holiday tradition kicks off Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. with the annual…

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***CALLING ALL DRAG QUEENS!***

September 27, 2018

THE SAFEWAY HOLIDAY ICE RINK IN UNION SQUARE IS NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FOR THE  2018 DRAG QUEENS ON ICE FABULOUS ANNUAL EVENT RETURNS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2018 FROM 8–9:30 P.M. SAN FRANCISCO (September 27, 2018) – The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square presented by Alaska Airlines is thrilled to announce the return of Drag Queens On Ice, San Francisco’s…

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SAN FRANCISCO’S ICONIC SAFEWAY HOLIDAY ICE RINK IN UNION SQUARE RETURNS FOR 11TH SEASON BEGINNING NOVEMBER 7, 2018

September 12, 2018

SAN FRANCISCO (September 12, 2018) – San Francisco’s favorite holiday tradition, The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square presented by Alaska Airlines, returns for another festive season of unique events, holiday festivities, and outdoor skating beginning Wednesday, November 7, 2018 and remaining open through Monday, January 21, 2019. The opening day Icebreaker ceremony will take place Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. and…

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Give Back this #GivingTuesday: The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square presented by Alaska Airlines to partner with The Sharks Foundation for an Open Call for Baby Clothes to Aid Local Disadvantaged Families

November 21, 2017

SAN FRANCISCO (November 21, 2017) – The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square presented by Alaska Airlines partners with the Sharks Foundation to support Loved Twice, a Bay Area nonprofit dedicated to aiding underprivileged families through the collection of baby clothes. In honor of the holiday season’s spirit of charitable giving, the three organizations will be holding a clothing…

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The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square Celebrates Ten Years of Outdoor Ice Skating with a New Season of Events and Holiday Festivities

November 1, 2017

Ice Rink Now Open Through Monday, January 15, 2018 SAN FRANCISCO (November 1, 2017) – San Francisco’s favorite holiday tradition, The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square presented by Alaska Airlines, is celebrating ten years of outdoor ice skating in the bustling and festive locale that is quintessential San Francisco. Featuring new events and holiday festivities, the anniversary season…

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Julie Richter
Prismatic Communications

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