Las Olas Boulevard's First-Ever Skating Rink Opens November 25 through New Year's Day

WHAT: At the Riverside Hotel, 'Fire and Ice' take on a new meaning as Ft. Lauderdale's landmark hotel partners with the Las Olas Association to launch Skate Las Olas, a synthetic 'ice' skating rink under the Florida sun. The 1,800-square-foot rink will debut on the Riverside Hotel Lawn, overlooking Las Olas Boulevard, on November 25, 2011 (the day after Thanksgiving). Available to children and adults alike, it will remain open through January 1, 2012, and can also be rented for private parties and events.

COST: Tickets purchased at on-site Ticket Booth. $6 per person for 30 minutes; includes skates.

For private events contact: The Riverside Hotel at 954-377-0972 or skate@riversidehotel.com

SCHEDULE: November 25 – December 16
Monday – Friday, 4pm – 9pm
Saturday & Sunday, Noon – 9pm

December 17 – January 1, 2012 
Daily, Noon – 9pm

WHERE: Riverside Hotel, Lawn

620 East Las Olas Boulevard

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

CONTACT: For more information on the Skating Rink at the Riverside Hotel Lawn, located on Las Olas Boulevard, visit www.skatelasolas.com or contact The Riverside Hotel at 954-377-0972 or skate@riversidehotel.com

About the Riverside Hotel

The historic Riverside Hotel, currently celebrating its 75th anniversary, is located in the heart of Downtown Fort Lauderdale, as the only hotel on the city's prestigious Las Olas Boulevard. Opened in 1936 by the Wells family, who also developed the Boulevard, the Riverside Hotel is both luxurious and laidback, mixing Caribbean style with old Florida charm. The 12-story property features 214 guestrooms inclusive of 6 suites accentuated by Tommy Bahama®-styled design elements, vintage décor, as well as the most discriminating detail - sweeping views overlooking the city skyline, Atlantic Ocean and New River. Amenities include a heated outdoor swimming pool; a fitness room; complimentary wireless internet; a marina with boat dockage space, accommodating vessels up to 150 ft.; more than 11,000 sq. ft. of indoor banquet/meeting facilities; and outdoor catering venues ranging from 800 sq. ft. – 20,600 sq. ft. The hotel also houses several dining options including Preston's Wine & Martini Lounge located in the main lobby, the Golden Lyon Vintage Pub, and Indigo, a neighborhood restaurantwhere patrons can choose to sit within its comfortable dining room or dine al fresco along Las Olas Boulevard. Guests of the Riverside Hotel can now earn Stash Hotel Rewards points. It is also a pet friendly hotel. The Riverside Hotel is located at 620 East Las Olas Boulevard in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, just minutes from the Fort Lauderdale International Airport, BrowardCounty Convention Center, Port Everglades and the sandy white beaches of Fort Lauderdale. For additional information and booking please visit www.riversidehotel.com.