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Polar Bear Skate 2015

Take to the ice in your bathing suits on New Year’s Day
By - posted 1/1/2015 No Comment

With California style in mind, ice skaters are encouraged to come in their favorite bathing suit and beach blanket apparel on January 1, 2015.

Arrive early; the first 50 ice skaters will receive a plush polar bear hat. Typically, there is a polar bear dance off and a contest for the craziest holiday polar bear bathing suit.

Get your shades, bathing suit and best polar bear attire together and come to the ice rink to take the plunge.

Polar Bear Ice Skate
January 1, 2015 | 2pm
Union Square Ice Skating Ring
FREE to watch, $11 to participate

  • Wear your bathing suit to compete in the best ensemble contest to win an SF Staycation package with hotel & tickets to Cirque du Soliel.
  • The first 50 participants get a free plush polar bear hat.
  • Music by DJ Von

It’s free to watch, but normal fees apply to ice skate. Admission is $11 ($17 with skates) for adults and $7  ($13 with skates) for children 8 and under.