YEE: Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square

It’s tough to relocate. Much like the new kid in school, you’ve got to figure out where to go, where your lunch spot is, who the cool kids are. Anything that reminds you of home can be a welcome bit of encouragement as you journey through new streets and new people.
Figure skating was a big part of my childhood, so suffice it to say that I was pretty stoked when I read about a Unilocal event involving skating. I remember being really little and having my mom lace up my ice skates. She held my hand as she taught me how to skate, and showed me how to fall if you’re going to wipe out. We would laugh at the kids with their arms straight out for balance and how they looked like birds taking flight. We even learned hockey stops so i could kick snow on my little brother. Then we would always follow off a skating session with some hot chocolate.
In NYC, we had Rockefeller Center. I didn’t realize that LA had anything like that so I was absolutely delighted that Pershing Square exists. You can’t pick a better backdrop with glittering lights and decorations outlining a picturesque rink in the heart of downtown. The event was visually stunning and there were a perfect number of people on the ice. The parents teaching a little girl to skate brought back memories, for sure.
Then we finished off the night with hot chocolate!

My 100^th review goes to my first Unilocal Elite Event (YEE)!
This was the first Unilocal Elite event that I’ve attended and I thoroughly enjoyed it!
My guest and I arrived a bit before 7 to check in and the rink was getting cleared out for the event. Upon checking in, we were given wristbands and invited to sample the sipping chocolate and Chai latte from Peddler’s Creamery. We also received « Unilocal Life» gloves as a souvenir!
After checking in, we headed to the window to pick up our free rental skates! We needed a locker for our bags and was given a coin to allow us a free locker rental! The staff working the event was extremely friendly, quick, and efficient!
On the ice, were two staff members to help keep everyone safe. They were nice and offered to take pictures for the people skating!
I had a very fun and memorable night — it was fun skating in between the high-​rise buildings and seeing the Christmas decorations at night! Definitely look forward to future Elite events after this!

What better way to bring in the 1^st of December than to go ice skating! With a lovely backdrop and perfect weather, it was a nice break from the usual mundane work week.
Parked our car in the subterranean parking lot which is available right under the ice rink. Plenty of parking spaces. Just $ 7 after 5pm.
We arrived about a quarter to 7pm. Picked up our skates and we were on the ice! I’m no pro ice skater but I’m proud to say I didn’t fall! The hour went by quickly. We had a great time!
The staff at the rink were friendly and helpful. Showed us to a locker where we were able to store our stuff. They were even out on the ice helping us Unilocalers take that oh so perfect picture.
Thanks for another awesome event Katie B.

What a way to welcome in the last month of the year than with a fun skating event with Unilocal!
This past Tuesday, my husband and I came to Pershing Square for an hour of skating (parking down below is $ 7 after 5 pm. You will need to pay for your parking before you exit the structure). After checking into this event with Ms. Katie B., we tried 2 samples of hot drinks provided by Peddler’s Creamery. The owner, who was there, was nice and told us that tonight only, everything is 50% off, as long as we mention Unilocal.
Then shortly after, we headed over to pick up our rental skates. After lacing up, we headed onto the ice. Katie B. offered this fun skating Unilocal event last year in December, which was the last time I had skated. And just like last time, it was just as fun. Ice skating in downtown LA with all of it’s lights and splendor helps to get you into the right holiday spirit. I wished more Unilocal events were holiday related.
This will probably be the last Unilocal event of the year for us, but glad that we got to be apart of this fun event!

As a new Unilocal Elite member, this was my first event I got to attend that was Elite Exclusive, and it was FANTASTIC! Thanks Katie for the invite!
My +1 and I got there a bit early, around 6:35, so we were part of the first 5 there.
The rink’s management was with us and was being super helpful and supportive! Not only did they let us on the ice much earlier than we anticipated, but they were handing out locker tokens, which cost $ 3 each, creating small talk, and creating a friendly environment.
Unfortunately, I had to leave a bit earlier than the rest. Even though the event was fun, my +1 is a very clumsy person. She trips on normal, flat concrete, so imagine putting her on ice. Not a great combination.
Looking forward for future events!

Cool and unique experience in the heart of downtown LA. I brought my sister and she had tons of fun experiencing the Unilocal elite life.
+ Quick and easy check-​in
+ We received « Unilocal LIFE» gloves which were totally appropriate given how cold it was around the ice rink
+ Samplers from the local Peddlers Creamery
+ We received tokens to use the lockers
+ They had tons of skates so it wasn’t an issue getting our sizes
+ Adorable Christmas decorations all around Pershing Square, great for photos!
+ Parking can get a little complicated: there’s $ 7 parking underground if after 5pm, there’s $ 10 parking right across the street, and there’s street parking but I have no idea how that works
+ Event /​Pershing Square is conveniently located so that you could take the metro right to it (purple and red lines), and you could grab a bite to eat or some drinks before/​event skating

Baby it’s cold outside but that doesn’t stop us from going ice skating outside! Another well-​planned and executed Unilocal Elite Event by none other than Katie B. Thank you and Peddler’s and Pershing Square for a relaxing night in DTLA. Ice skating under the tall skyscrapers was something I’ve been wanting to do for a while and got to check this one off the list. Thank you Peddler’s for the chai and mocha samples. Little bit of warmth from what us LA-​ers consider cold.
The skate rentals were on the house as well as tokens for the lockers. Got to see a few Unilocal friends but maybe some name tags next time. A great time talking to some and catching up with some friends and getting a workout from trying to not fall. Thank you again Unilocal for the great experience. Can’t wait for another one and another experience ice skating!

Even though we live in sunny Socal; the holidays are still associated with images of snowmen, ice skating, sled riding, and being bundled up in winter gear. Even though those things aren’t necessarily the norm in this part of the country (unless you had to Big Bear or Mammoth); we can luckily partake in one of these activities: ice skating. With a few holiday rinks scattered throughout the city; one of the most popular is smack in the middle of downtown at Pershing Square. Thanks to Katie and Unilocal,Elite Unilocalers got to kick off the holiday season blading on some ice.
I like to go Holiday Ice at Pershing Square every year (or at least attempt to) and I suggest taking the metro. It plunks you down immediately at the rink (across the street) and you can avoid traffic or trying to find parking. The ice rink is hard to miss (or hard to not hear as holiday tunes fill the air) and on this occasion, you just had to look for Katie! Holiday Ice pampered Unilocal Elite by treating us to an hour-​long skating session just for us. Upon arrival, Katie gave us wristbands depicting safety rules and Unilocal fingerless gloves (seriously, these things are the best and I can’t get enough!). We were then pointed towards skate rental and we could be off to show our triple axle skills!
Skate rental associates were helpful and kind (no half sizes at Holiday Ice. Generally the half size below is best — I am an 8 ½ and wear an 8 in their skates). Locker rental is also available: just pay for a token at the window ($ 1.00).
So unless you live under a rock and have never seen ice skating; you know what happened next. Unilocalers were free to skate around in circles in the rink. Luckily, Unilocalers are quite skilled because no one was really falling with an exception here and there. This is greatly opposed to the usual Holiday Ice situation where kids are a bit rambunctious and people fall over the place making it a bit of a hazard (I noticed it is best to stay towards the middle of the circle during regular hours). There was something quite magical about skating with holiday music, Unilocalers, and a city scape. The holiday spirit certainly took hold.
Once we needed a quick treat to heat us up, Peddler’s Creamery was on tap to hand out samples of their new Chai Lattes (yum!) and drinking chocolate (double yum!). Who knew Peddler’s Creamery served more than ice cream?! I certainly didn’t but it is a treat to know that they accommodate to the winter season (no pun intended).
You may think an hour long session sounds short but trust me, it is plenty. Ice skating is exercise and you WILL feel it! In fact, one of my legs have shin splints from skating. Make sure to stretch!
Overall, Katie brought in the holidays with a wonderful and spirited event that brought tidings of joy, for sure. Thanks to Katie, Unilocal,and Holiday Ice for bringing Unilocaler Elite members together during this season!

I love ice skating. It’s one of my favorite things and I’ve been slowly, but surely, fulfilling my bucket list to ice skate all around the U. S… then the world. Unfortunately, I missed out on last year’s event so I was so glad Unilocal had an event again at Pershing Square this year and that I could make it. Don’t get me started on the traffic.
Arrived just a little before 7p and was greeted by the friendly Katie B. as always. The staff here was so nice and got my plus one and I situated with a locker and skates. Then we were off to the ice, going laps after laps. It was so fun and such a great night to spend with the love of my life and friends!
Peddler’s Creamery was there to offer samples of two of their hot beverages. The chocolate is definitely my favorite. They are also located just a few blocks down Pershing Square (walking distance) and will be a great way to warm up after ice skating. Hot Mexican Chocolate sounds good right now.
Parking in the garage was $ 7 flat fee after 5p. Not bad for DTLA. If you have not yet been to the Ice Rink, this season should be the time you go!

I LITERALLY witnessed one of the employees save a man from falling – so awesome! This was my first Unilocal elite event, and I must say, it was great! Everyone was super friendly, the Unilocalers, the staff, the people hanging around the edge outside the rink watching us (probably hoping we would fall). I worked downtown for 3 years and live 2 miles away, but never made it out to Pershing Square to go ice skating, although it was on my list of things to do. I’m so glad this event was organized! The staff was so sweet and helpful. And the hot cocoa and chai tea weren’t too bad either ;)
I decided to take my friend with me! it was her birthday this past Sunday so I figured I would take her out on the town. She kept saying she wasn’t going to skate, but would be there for moral support-​HA! She was the first one to get the skates when we arrived.
I’m glad we got there right after 6:30pm, but the rink got a little too crazy for me (aka professional skaters). I was fine hanging around the railing, but I will say after lap 3 I was feeling pretty good.
Thanks again for a great first Unilocal elite event. Katie, it was so nice meeting you! Looking forward to seeing all the friendly faces again at future events!

Can you believe this Angeleno has never gone ice skating in Pershing Square?
Thanks Unilocal Elite for the opportunity and for letting us Unilocalers bring a friend!
Katie B. is always awesome and welcoming with a big smile. Thanks, Katie, for organizing and planning these cool events!
Everything was seamless: get your wristband, rentals, token for locker space.
We were able to ice skate a little earlier than expected.
Best part, not dealing with crowds for me to do my fancy moves (aka not hurt anybody if I crash).

Thank you Katie, Pershing Square, and Unilocal for this awesome event. I haven’t been ice skating in forever and I have not ice skated in DTLA before, so this event was perfect. I got to the event pretty early since I went straight after work and took the metro to pershing square. Yay! Reducing carbon footprint.
My friend and I were given a green wristband and these cool gloves that said « Unilocal Life». After a couple minutes, we got our rentals and out our shoes by a shoe rank at the end of the ice rink towards the rentals side. You can also pay for lockers for $ 3. While we waited for the ice to be patched and smooth, we got some chai latte from Peddler’s Creamery. They also had a very chocolatey hot cocoa which I also tried and dangggg was it supppppperrrr sweet. A little too sweet for my taste but still good. I was really hoping they would serve their delicious ice cream, but I guess it does make sense to being hot cocoa to an ice rink.
By 6:50pm, they opened the ice rink and off we go! It took a while for me to get used to the feel of ice skating again, but once I did, it felt great. The rink was a lot smaller than I expected. I liked how there were music playing and christmas lights everywhere. I felt like people had more fun taking pictures on the rink than actually skating haha I felt like even the ice staff was ready for that because they kept asking us if we wanted pictures. They were super nice and cool though. I thought an hour would be too short for ice skating but that actually perfect since my feet started hurting by then. I also thought there would be a bunchhhh of people, but surprisingly not. It was the perfect amount of people on the ice.
Thanks again for a wonderful event Unilocal :)

«Hey fellas, what’s cooler than being cool? ICE COLD!»
My wife and I had such a romantic time Frankensteining in ovals around the rink. We had such an amazing time. From the moment we we warmly greeted to our last hugs and waves good-​bye, it was truly the epitome of a successful YEE!
I know pretty much everyone can attest that the staff was super friendly and helpful, skating around offering to take photos, and saving us from selfie-​fails where we might drop our phones on the hard ice.
The fellow that was handing out tokens at the entrance was super awesome, too. He took a look at my skates and suggested I swap them because the laces didn’t go all the way up. As soon as I did, it made all the difference in the world.
And of course who can forget the Bicycle Pressery Hot Chocolate! Man that was good. It was like the Godiva factory set up shop in my mouth! I can’t wait to swing by the place on Main and 5^th to bicycle my own ice cream.
Thank you to Katie B. for doling out the fanciful Dickens-​esque fingerless gloves. I had to take a shot of my knuckles bearing the « Unilocal Life» letters.
Good times!

Fun times on ice. Thanks to Katie B. and the Unilocal crew for setting this fun evening for all of us. We were given a very cool « Unilocal LIFE» pair of gloves to wear. Skates and lockers were provided. All the staffs were friendly and helpful.
The boyfriend and I really enjoyed our time outside with the Christmas décor, ice skate grooving to the background of good music. It felt quite feastive being surround by all the skylines of downtown. The staffs on ice were there to assist with any photo op and to help those in need of a hand to get up off the ice.
Fyi underground parking for Pershing Square is $ 7 flat rate after 5pm. And make sure to pay before you get to your car and take off.
Thanks again for this YEE evening!

Thanks so much to Katie B and Unilocal for hosting another great event! The planning of arriving early and getting the most out of the skate was great!
It was a really great atmosphere and a good time was had by all! We were so tired afterwards we headed out, but will definitely come back. The Unilocal LIFE gloves were great to use and the skates fit like a glove. The hot chocolate from Peddlers Creamery was SO YUM! Didn’t know that they had that available so it was such a good find!
Parking was $ 7 after five underground and they have the pay before you exit booths so it was easy exit!

ICE ICE BABY!!!
Thank you Unilocal,Pershing Square, and Katie B. for another awesome opportunity to skate my heart out on the ice! I’ve gone ice skating at Pershing Square in the past, but this year they really decked out the park out with more festive lights and it was just absolutely gorgeous skating in the middle of the busy city underneath all the skyscrapers. Skating outdoors def beats skating indoors any day!
Parking at Pershing Square is $ 7 flat after 5PM and there’s tons of local eateries and bars within walking distance, and that’s exactly what we ended up doing after working up an appetite after ice skating for an hour. Lockers are available for $ 3, but the nice people at the ice skating rink hooked us up. FYI the skates they rent out are hockey skates and not your typical ice skates so they are a little loose. I would highly recommend bringing thick socks for extra padding.
Every single one of the staff at the rink were so accommodating and helpful. They helped assist those who didn’t know how to skate and also helped take pictures and suggested funny poses for us as well. For a fun date idea I would def recommend checking out the decorations and dropping by for skating.

This was a great event, especially for the holiday season. Everything was easy; we arrived a little early, around 6:30, and immediately got our skates, then sampled the hot chocolate and chai tea latte from Peddler’s Creamery. We didn’t have to pay for a locker either. Normally those are $ 3 but for the event we were given the token for free. Everyone got gloves
I thought there would be more people and that it might be crowded, but it wasn’t at all. There was a good number of people but not too many. The rink was opened even before 7, so we got more than an hour to skate. It was a lot of fun even if I’m not the best skater.
I’ve been to Pershing Square to skate before and would definitely return. It’s fun and Pershing Square is in the midst of lots of good DTLA restaurants and bars. Parking in the lot below is $ 7 after 5pm but there are other private lots and meters nearby as well.

Endorphins are on overload! Wow! I had such a fun time tonight! This was an amazing event that totally took me by surprise. 63 degree Tuesday evening, outdoor rink in Dtla, lit for the holidays — what’s not to love? Our CM the ridiculously gorgeous Katie B watching over us like a caring Mom would her kiddos, isn’t she the best?!
We parked at a meter on the street that would be free after 8p, paying for roughly 90minutes since we arrived a little after 630p for the 7p skate sesh.
I needed the women’s restroom upon arrival and thought for sure it would be a sketch situation, porta potty in the dark that would be filthy which I’d have to light with my iPhone. Not at all! Down the yellow building escalator in the parking garage a large women’s restroom that was spotless with a security guard out front to ensure things remain on the up and up. The security guards were all very friendly as well! They really made you feel welcome and safe.
I had such a fun time. I left giddy and excited for hours. It was one of those things I haven’t done in so long it felt brand new and I want to go back over and over again. Ice skating under the stars to music and conversation with friends can’t really be beat.
My boyfriend did well for his first time back on the rink in seriously, decades! He was such a sport. I stuck with him, held his hand from time to time, and went around a bit without him as he hung to the side rail a majority of the hour. I even learned how to skate backward from Brian, one of the extremely kind staff members who helped everyone and took pics for all of us.
Each time my boyfriend fell the staff would rush over and ensure he was ok while extending a steady hand to help him up. I doubt he enjoyed it much but was happy I had such a fun time.
I’d definitely recommend visiting. It’s the perfect spot for families, friends, girls night, romantic fun date, corporate event, you name it.
I think going after dark is key, really gives it that holiday feel being nestled between the high rises of the city.
Thanks so much to all staff on hand for generously hosting this private Unilocal elite event, we greatly appreciated the ridiculously fun hour spent here.
Happy holidays!

Another amazing Unilocal event thanks to Katie B., staff and Peddler’s!
What a great way to start December off with ice skating outside at Pershing Square in DTLA!
We parked in the parking lot which is right under the ice rink and there were plenty of spaces. It was $ 7 after 5 PM. and don’t forget to pay before you head to the car!
We got to the event a little early and couldn’t wait to throw on them skates! Everything went smoothly from checking in with the lovely Katie B. to getting our skates to enjoying some chai and mocha samples from Peddler’s.
There were staff on the ice to help those in need of getting the perfect picture in before the holidays. Not only were they great at taking photos, but they were also awesome at reminding those who were culprits to accidents to move along or out of the way.
All in all it was perfect weather and background to be spending an hour outside ice skating!

Super cute event with my plus one :)
My lover and I arrived at 6:45 due to LA traffic (boo-​hoo) as per usj’. We parked across the street in a public self park site for just $ 10.00. Made our way over to Pershing square where the event was being held, met the lovely Katie (very sweet girl by the way) who welcomed us with a warm hello and warm Unilocal gloves for our little skating sesh. In order to get your skates you needed to show off your little wristband that Katie provided & you were set! :) It being my very first Unilocal elite event (yay) I was so impressed with everyone’s great attitude. Everyone from the security, to the guys out on the rink who made sure everyone was safely having fun was an absolute pleasure to be around. The guys in the rink were awesome! Helped you out if you fell (lol happened), took pictures for you if they saw you taking selfies, and even encouraged you to let go of the bars and have fun.
Skating in the middle of downtown and having such a beautiful view was definitely one for the books. I loved that I was able to bring my squeeze and enjoy the beautiful lights, the tall buildings, and the Christmas spirit in the heart of LA. I would totally come back and bring my family!
Thanks Unilocal!We had tons of fun and we give this event ***** ‘s.