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Peoria’s Newest Holiday Tradition will be making its debut on Thanksgiving Weekend!
The SMG Managed Peoria Civic Center and PNC Bank are proud to announce the inaugural PNC Winterfest, Peoria’s newest holiday tradition, coming to downtown Peoria on Friday, November 27th. This 39-day event will give central Illinois the chance to enjoy outdoor ice skating on the corner of Fulton Street and Jefferson Avenue!
PNC Winterfest will feature a frozen ice rink in the heart of downtown Peoria. Bring your own skates or rent them from the skate shack. Spectators can watch the action from a heated tent with seating and refreshments. Enjoy themed nights and a live entertainment stage. A promotional calendar will be available at PNCWinterfest.com by Sunday, November 1st.
Anne Clayton, SMG interim General Manager for the Peoria Civic Center, said:
“The Peoria Civic Center is delighted to be working with PNC to bring this event to downtown Peoria; This event has worked well in other SMG facilities, and we know Peoria will come out and enjoy it!”
Doug Stewart, PNC Bank regional president for Central Illinois, said:
“Providing quality entertainment opportunities for residents of Peoria, at the same time we contribute to the mission of the Peoria Civic Center, is a winning formula; We also expect our PNC family, employees and their relatives, to enjoy this Holiday Tradition!”
Public Skate Times I:
November 28th-December 20th*-
Monday-Thursday: 5pm-10pm*
Friday & Saturday: 12Noon-11pm
Sunday: 12Noon-10pm
Public Skate Times II:
December 21st- January 3rd-
Monday-Thursday: 12Noon-10pm
Friday & Saturday: 12Noon-11pm
Sunday: 12Noon-10pm
Special Holiday Hours: December 24th & 25th & 31st TBA, January 1st TBA
*Closed to the public December 2nd for a private event
*Special times on November 27th for the Grand Opening TBA
Location:
PNC Winterfest will be held on the corner of Fulton St and Jefferson Avenue in downtown Peoria, located between City Hall and the Peoria Civic Center’s Jefferson Street entrance. This is directly across the street from the Civic Center Plaza. The rink will be outdoors, with festive holiday lights and decorations.
If your questions are not answered by the website please contact the by e-mail at [email protected] or by calling (309)673-8900.
