Tuscaloosa’s outdoor ice skating venue is open at a new location and with a new name.
The event, formerly known as Holidays on the River, has moved to Government Plaza this holiday season, The Tuscaloosa News reported. It’s now known as Holidays on the Plaza.
Ice skating is scheduled to continue through Jan. 17. Along with outdoor ice skating, Holidays on the Plaza features the Tinsel Trail benefitting Tuscaloosa’s One Place, private parties, and other holiday festivities, organizers said.
The decision to move the holiday ice skating from the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater was due to ongoing construction on Jack Warner Parkway, city officials said previously.
“With increased visibility and proximity to local businesses and restaurants, we hope to make this event more convenient to the community,” said Stacy Vaughn, director of public services.
Holidays on the River began nine years ago on the Mildred Westervelt Warner Transportation Museum property, the Tuscaloosa newspaper reported. It grew in popularity, and moved in 2015 to the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater.
Admission to Holidays on the Plaza is free. However, guests must purchase skate passes to access the ice rink.