Winter has arrived in downtown LA's Pershing Square as the ice rink officially opened to skaters on Thursday.
The Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square has been a tradition for the last 25 years, and at 7,200 square feet, it is among the city's largest outdoor rinks.
The annual celebration event and tree-lighting ceremony takes place on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. The ice rink can be enjoyed through the new year, until Jan. 2, 2027.
Program organizers say it's professional-quality ice, bringing in more than 45,000 skaters and 221,000 spectators each year.
Themed events are planned on certain nights, including DJ Spotlight, Classical Sundays, Latin Holiday Night and A Country Christmas.
General admission to the rink, including skate rental is $22, for a locker its $5 more, and skate helpers are $6.
Located at 532 South Olive Street, the rink is accessible by car, bus, Metro (Pershing Square stop) or Metrolink.
