San Francisco's only outdoor ice rink opened on Wednesday, just a day after Halloween. In past years we've seen the rink near the Ferry Building and SF City Hall but this year the rink will again be solely located in Union Square.
"Yesterday there were cobwebs in the windows of Macy's. Today there's Christmas trees," said Robert Keith who is operations manager for Willy Bietak Productions.BART's paper tickets are going away for good: Here's what to knowThe annual Union Square holiday ice rink is open and the kids seem pretty serious about showing off their skills.
"What are you doing out there?" we asked a young Walden McNeil, who responded by saying, "Ice skating!"SF's giant Ferris wheel officially moving to Fisherman's Wharf waterfrontOrganizers say the opening of the rink, which featured figure skater Angela Wang and those from the San Francisco Ice Theatre, signaled the start of the holiday shopping season.
"The stores like it because thousands and thousands of people will come here in the next 12 weeks -- thousands upon thousands," Keith said."It's my first time ice skating!" said Kiana Hernandez."I'm holding her hand. I recommend holding onto the rail. Also, we have helpers -- skate helpers," Nodal said.If you do want to come out and ice skate at Union Square, you do have to reserve your spot. There are only a few exceptions to that.
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