Tuscaloosa Ice Skating Rink Moving To New Downtown Location

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The City of Tuscaloosa on Wednesday announced it will be moving its seasonal ice skating rink from the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater to a new location at Government Plaza in downtown.

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The annual wintertime offering will also be rebranded from "Holidays on the River" to "Holidays on the Plaza," this holiday season. Along with ice skating, the Tinsel Trail will return, with proceeds benefitting Tuscaloosa's One Place.

The city says the rink will be open from Nov. 22 — Jan. 17, 2022.

“We are excited to move this festive event from the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater to Government Plaza,” said Director of Public Services Stacy Vaughn. “With increased visibility and proximity to local businesses and restaurants, we hope to make this event more convenient to the community.”

The announcement marks a return for the popular attraction, after the 2020 installment was ultimately canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Admission to Holidays on the Plaza will be free, but guests must purchase skate passes to access the ice rink. Passes will go on sale Nov. 1.

The city also pointed out that birthday and corporate party rental packages are also currently available. To book an event, click here.

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