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St. Pete Pier Announces Upcoming Holiday Season Festivities at Winter Beach St. Pete

October 26, 2021 by Post

Get Into the Spirit of the Season with a Festive Outdoor Ice Rink and Marketplace Opening November 20 – Tickets Now Available.


ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.  (October 26, 2021) – This holiday season, the St. Pete Pier is transforming into a waterfront winter wonderland for the inaugural Winter Beach celebration in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg. 


Set to debut Saturday, Nov. 20, locals and visitors can experience new traditions at the St. Pete Pier during Winter Beach including it’s very own outdoor ice skating rink. As the only waterfront rink in St. Pete, guests will enjoy breathtaking views of the Bay and downtown as they ice skate under the sky. Throughout the season, guests can enjoy festive food, holiday music, photos with Santa, “snow” days, themed skating nights like silent disco, 80s and 90s night, holiday events such as musical concerts, holiday movie night, plus more. Guests can also search for the perfect gift at the Holiday Market, featuring unique gifts from the Winter Beach gift shop, as well as a variety of local vendors and artists.


“We are incredibly excited to unveil Winter Beach, a new St. Petersburg holiday tradition unlike any other,” says Juniper Duffin, senior property manager, Colliers International. “From the real ice skating rink and snow to the diverse market and weekly themed events, this holiday season at the St. Pete Pier is going to be truly spectacular.”


The grand opening celebration will kick off the holiday season on November 20 at 3 p.m. with fun for the whole family following the installation of the 4,000 square-foot ice skating rink made of real ice and a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Mayor Rick Kriseman. Ice skating will be available during the grand opening event from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.


The rink will be open daily from Nov. 20 through Jan. 17, 2022. Hours of operation will vary, with special events happening many days of the week. Admission to Winter Beach is free, however, tickets are required to ice skate. Tickets are now on sale for $17, and include 75-minute access to the rink and skate rentals. For more information including tickets, visit winterbeachstpete.com. 


About the St. Pete Pier As the Southeast’s largest waterfront district, the St. Pete Pier™, comprises 26 acres of activated waterfront park in St. Petersburg, Florida’s vibrant downtown. Redefining the definition of a pier, this entertainment district is an extension of St. Pete’s bustling city center, offering a picturesque urban beach area, a unique children’s playground, a variety of modern‐Florida dining spots, a pop‐up marketplace with local vendors, ecotourism opportunities and so much more. The Pier was voted No. 2 on USA Today’s 10 Best Readers Choice list for the greatest new attractions of 2020. From children to seniors, nature lovers to art enthusiasts, fishermen to foodies – the St. Pete Pier has something for everyone. To learn more about the St. Pete Pier, visit www.stpetepier.org.

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