City of Mobile reveals premier holiday attraction: Riverside Ice Presented by the Airbus Group

Oct 6th, 2015

MOBILE, Ala. - Mayor Sandy Stimpson today announced that Airbus Group will serve as the title sponsor for Mobile's premiere holiday attraction: Riverside Ice Presented by the Airbus Group.

"As we strive to become a destination city, we realize that through public private partnerships many of our greatest desires can be accomplished," said Mayor Stimpson. "Airbus' significant contribution will offer our community an amazing opportunity to delight in an outdoor pleasure that we typically don't see in our neck of the woods."

In addition to their $20,000 donation, Airbus Group will fly Santa Claus down from the North Pole on every Saturday in December to Riverside Ice.

"Airbus Group is pleased to support the first Riverside Ice project in Downtown Mobile," said Allan McArtor, Chairman and CEO of Airbus Group, Inc. "It's a great activity for the Mobile community, and a terrific holiday experience for all. We look forward to seeing everyone at the rink - let's just keep the 'hard landings' to a minimum!"

The City will announce more Riverside Ice corporate sponsors in the weeks to come.

On November 14, the City will open its first outdoor skating rink in Cooper Riverside Park. This rink will kick off the holiday season with a lineup of jubilant and festive activities for all ages. This year's proceeds will benefit the City of Mobile Parks and Recreation Department.

The rink will be open 7 days a week operating from noon to 10 p.m. on week days and until 11 p.m. on weekends. The hours will fluctuate according to holiday and school schedules. The rink will remain open through January 12.

Admission for skating will be $10 for adults and $8 for children 12 and under. This includes the cost of skate rentals. For more information, visit www.RiversideIce.com.