~ The City of Colorado Springs and Downtown Partnership are excited to announce the return of one of Downtown's most beloved winter traditions - Skate in the Park. The outdoor ice rink, located at Acacia Park, will open its doors to the public on Friday, November 14th. This family-friendly attraction has become a staple in the community, welcoming thousands of residents and visitors each winter.

To kick off the opening night, the annual Acacia Park Holiday Celebration will take place at 6 p.m. The event is free and will feature performances by the Soli Deo Gloria Choir, as well as remarks from Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director Britt Haley and Mayor Yemi Mobolade. Community partners will also be present, along with a DJ and a special performance by U.S. Figure Skating junior athletes.

The public skating sessions on opening day are scheduled for 4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., with tickets priced at $15 per session including skate rental. Children 4 years old and under can skate for free with a paid adult, while guests with a valid military or first responder ID can enjoy a $2 discount.

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Throughout the season, there will be themed skate nights and special events such as opportunities to skate with the Air Force Falcons Hockey Team and U.S. Figure Skating athletes. The rink will be open daily until January 31st.

Skate in the Park is a joint effort between the City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department and Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs. This year's season is made possible thanks to gold sponsor T-Fiber; media sponsor The Gazette; silver sponsors Colorado Air National Guard, Generation Wild (GOCO), Mash Mechanix, Neon Pig, Poor Richard's, Pikes Peak Library District, Tallgrass, and U.S. Figure Skating; as well as bronze sponsors Adventures Out West, Raising Cane's, and the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College.

For those interested in attending the Acacia Holiday Celebration, a full schedule of events can be found on their Facebook page. And for a complete schedule of Skate in the Park, including hours and special events, visit DowntownCS.com/Skate. Don't miss out on this festive experience in the heart of Olympic City USA!

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