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Opening delayed for new ice rink on Everett waterfront

Published 5:01 pm Thursday, December 2, 2021

By Eric Schucht Herald Writer

Joe Nichols mist the rink putting the finishing touches on Pacific Ice, a new outdoor ice rink at Pacific Rim Plaza, on the waterfront Thursday afternoon in Everett on December 2, 2021. The 30-by-60 foot will open Friday at 3pm and run through Jan. 31. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
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Joe Nichols mist the rink putting the finishing touches on Pacific Ice, a new outdoor ice rink at Pacific Rim Plaza, on the waterfront Thursday afternoon in Everett on December 2, 2021. The 30-by-60 foot will open Friday at 3pm and run through Jan. 31. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Joe Nichols mists the rink at Pacific Rim Plaza on the Everett waterfront Thursday. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

EVERETT — A new seasonal outdoor ice rink at Everett’s waterfront did not open as planned last weekend.

The Port of Everett announced it would unveil the rink, “Pacific Ice,” last Saturday near Hotel Indigo. It was to be the first year of an annual attraction. However, the rink was not ready for the public. Port spokesperson Catherine Soper said the opening was delayed because the ice needed more time to freeze. A major windstorm last weekend extended the delay, she said.

The rink is now set to open 3 p.m. Friday, said Joe Nichols, president of Blue Line Sports & Entertainment.

Anticipation has been high for a new family friendly activity on the waterfront. Over 2,500 people “liked” a post about it on The Herald’s Facebook page.

According to the port, the 30-by-60-foot rink was supposed to host skaters from Nov. 27 to Jan. 31, a buzz-worthy piece of the city’s monthlong Wintertide celebration.

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