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Zombies take over Rothman Ice Rink this Friday

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Zombies, fog, and gore, oh my! Fright night takes over the Rothman Ice Rink

WHAT: Zombie Skate will thrill and chill with Eastern State Penitentiary’s Terror Behind the Walls zombies lurking around the rink. Come dressed in your best zombie look, and you will qualify to win a prize for best costume from Victory Brewing Company. Fog and lights will make the rink spooky for the zombies who will be skating and swirling on the ice. Watch out for the zombies roaming through the fog in every corner of America’s Garden Capital Maze.

Brulee Catering will serve zombie-themed food specials, including Doomsday Fries – waffle fries topped with Victory Ale cheese sauce, lentil chili, braised short rib, cilantro and buffalo sauce drizzle. To quench your thirst, try a special concoction for the night, such as the Skating Dead cocktail, rum, orange juice and grenadine, or the Apocalypse, a Hornitos margarita. Victory Brewing Hop Devil will be on tap and on special inside the Cabin.

Karaoke in the Cabin will feature singing zombies, who will be sure to fright and delight. MORE FM will be on-site with a prize wheel so guests can win goodies.

WHEN: Friday, Jan. 26, 7 – 10 p.m.

WHERE: Rothman Ice Rink, Dilworth Park, west side of City Hall, 1 S. 15th St., Philadelphia PA 19102

MORE: Dilworth Park’s popular winter attractions including the Rothman Institute Ice Rink and Rothman Institute Cabin and America’s Garden Capital Maze are open through the end of through February. For details, visit www.dilworthpark.org/wintergarden. The Wintergarden at Dilworth Park is presented by Rothman Institute, Independence Blue Cross, Capital One, Live Nation and 6abc.

Contact: Molly Albertson, 215.440.5516, malbertson@centercityphila.org

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