Families are encouraged to get out their skates and take part in Skate in the Square. The synthetic ice will be set up Nov. 15-23, Dec. 7 and 14 for free skating available for all ages.
The community of Lethbridge will have the chance to lace up its skates in the coming weeks on a unique sheet of ice to kick off the holiday festivities.
The Downtown BRZ, Lethbridge Sports Council and the Heart of our City Committee has partnered up to host Skate in the Square in downtown Lethbridge.
Skate in the Square offers free skating for all ages on synthetic ice.
The ice square is set up on 6 St. south to promote the downtown area, as well as bring the community out for other local events. Some of these events include CASA’s local vendor shop on Nov. 23 and Plaid Days local business market on Dec. 7.
Hunter Duncan, Skate in the Square participant said he thinks hosting a free public event is a great way to bring the community back to the downtown area.
“Not as many people are choosing to come downtown as much as they used to, so to get people out here to enjoy some outdoor skating is a great idea,” he said.
Duncan also mentioned he is a strong advocate for shopping local and believes this will allow local businesses and vendors more opportunity to reach out to the larger Lethbridge community.
Susan Eymann, Executive Director of Lethbridge Sport Council said her organization purchased synthetic ice several years ago to be able to provide a space for skating demonstrations and other activities for families at its annual SportFest event.
“Lethbridge Sport Council was pleased to be able to partner with Downtown BRZ and Heart of the City to provide outdoor skating Lethbridge rendition to families, friends, teammates and co-workers. The goal really is to provide opportunities for everyone to be active together,” Eymann said.
Skaters can participate at their own discretion and must bring their own skates.
Warm hot chocolate and popcorn will be available on select days, as well as horse-drawn carriage rides.
Skate in the Square will be offered from Nov. 15 to 23, Dec. 7 and 14 with lighting and seating available. The area will be open for skating from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.