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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…

Donna Sachet to serve as Mistress of Ceremonies with special guest Sister Roma of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Thursday, December 7, 2017 from 8—9:30 p.m. SAN FRANCISCO (October 25, 2017) – 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 most fabulous holiday…

November 1, 2017 — January 15, 2018 SAN FRANCISCO (September 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 kicks-off on Wednesday,…

This Season Marks the 9th Anniversary of San Francisco’s Most Bustling and Festive Holiday Locale SAN FRANCISCO (October 6, 2016) – The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square presented by Alaska Airlines, a San Francisco holiday tradition, will kick off the ice skating season on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 with an exciting lineup of festive activities for all ages.…

SAN FRANCISCO (November 24, 2015) – The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square presented by Bank of the West is thrilled to announce the return of San Francisco’s most popular single’s event Single in the City presented by The League on Thursday, December 3 from 8 p.m to 9:30 p.m. The ice rink in Union Square is proudly celebrating being single in…

Donna Sachet to serve as Mistress of Ceremonies  with special guest Sister Roma of the Order of Perpetual Indulgence SAN FRANCISCO (November 24, 2015) – The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square presented by Bank of the West is thrilled to announce the return of San Francisco’s most fabulous holiday tradition Drag Queens On Ice: Fa-la-la-la-abulous! presented by Alaska Airlines on…

Safeway Holiday Ice Rink Returns to Union Square with a New and Exciting Season of Outdoor Ice Skating and Holiday Festivities San Francisco’s Most Bustling, Festive Holiday Locale Celebrates 8th Anniversary November 4, 2015 – January 18, 2016 SAN FRANCISCO (September 28, 2015)  – The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square presented by Bank of the West, a San Francisco holiday tradition,…

California-Style Polar Bear Plunge Becomes Tradition in San Francisco’s Union Square WHAT: The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square presented by Bank of the West is putting its own spin on Canada’s “Polar Bear Plunge” with the San Francisco-Style Polar Bear Skate. In this version, ice skaters are encouraged to come in their favorite bathing suit and beach apparel.…

Donna Sachet to serve as Mistress of Ceremonies with special guest Sister Roma of the Order of Perpetual Indulgence SAN FRANCISCO (November 21, 2014) – The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square presented by Bank of the West is thrilled to announce the return of Drag Queens On Ice: Glitz and Glamour, San Francisco’s most fabulous holiday tradition presented…

SAN FRANCISCO (October, 8, 2014)  – The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square presented by Bank of the West, a San Francisco holiday tradition, will kick off the ice skating season on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 with a lineup of jubilant and festive activities for all ages. The ice rink will remain open through Monday, January 19, 2015. The…