GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL AT
THE NORTHWELL PARK AT UBS ARENA: A NEW HOLIDAY TRADITION BEGINNING
NOVEMBER 20 THROUGH JANUARY 5. THIS
EVENT WILL TRANSFORM THE NORTHWELL PARK AT UBS ARENA INTO A WINTER
WONDERLAND, OFFERING DAILY HOLIDAY CHEER AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR
VISITORS OF ALL AGES. FESTIVAL BUILDS UPON THE EXISTING ATTRACTIONS
AT THE PARK, INCLUDING OUTDOOR SKATING RINKS, INTERACTIVE GAMES,
AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES, TO CREATE AN IMMERSIVE CHRISTMAS
EXPERIENCE.
NEW
YORK, July 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Great
American Media, home to a portfolio of family-friendly media
brands, announced its plans to create what is anticipated to be the
largest and most immersive Christmas experience in the country in
partnership with UBS Arena & New York Islanders and CandyRock
Entertainment. Great American Family Christmas Festival at The
Northwell Park at UBS Arena, New
York, officially opens its doors daily beginning November
20- January 5.
With holiday movie World Premieres, traditional lighting of the
Christmas tree nightly, TikTok-worthy holiday experiences
throughout, celebrity meet & greets, ice skating, Santa's
Crafting Village, and live entertainment, the inaugural Great
American Family Christmas Festival is an experience for the entire
family. With UBS Arena located within the heart of historic Belmont
Park, The Northwell Park at UBS Arena offers year-round activities
and activations during UBS Arena events and the New York Islanders'
season within a 155,800 square foot outdoor experience. This
seasonal celebration adds another dimension to the venue's growing
reputation as the premier entertainment destination in the
New York metropolitan area and
will be produced by the creative team at CandyRock
Entertainment.
"Over the past decade, my team and I have envisioned a Christmas
Festival that will attract people from far and wide and offer fans
a chance to meet the stars of our movies and immerse themselves in
a one-of-a-kind festive experience," said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American
Media. "Between Islanders Ownership, who have an unparalleled
commitment to the guest experience at UBS Arena, our Chief Creative
Officer Candace Cameron Bure and her
team at CandyRock Entertainment, and our terrific roster of talent,
this partnership is poised to deliver the nation's premier holiday
event, not just this year, but for many seasons to come."
To learn more and stay connected on the latest NEWS, TICKETS,
VIP PACKAGES, talent appearances, and additional information on
this one-of-a-kind festival, go to
www.greatamericanchristmasfestival.com
"We are thrilled to partner with Great American Media to
bring the Great American Family Christmas Festival to The
Northwell Park at UBS Arena," said New York Islanders Co-Owner
Jon Ledecky. "This is a fantastic opportunity to create a
magical holiday tradition for Islanders fans
and all families throughout the New York metropolitan area. The Festival will
be a wonderful addition to our existing entertainment
offerings and further solidify UBS Arena as a year-round
destination for fun and excitement."
"We all look forward to the holidays as a time to be together
with our families and make new memories," said CandyRock
Entertainment CEO Candace Cameron
Bure. "And this is what the Christmas Festival is all about.
We're so happy to give families a new opportunity to experience
joy, play together, and celebrate this season."
FIRST LOOK: Great American Family Christmas Festival
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ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA:
Great American Media is
home to a family-friendly portfolio of brands including Great
American Family, Great American Pure Flix, and Great American Faith
& Living. As the flagship linear TV network, Great American
Family features original Christmas movies, rom-coms and classic
series that celebrate faith, family, and country. Great American
Pure Flix is a leading faith and family streaming service that
inspires, uplifts, and entertains with content that you can
confidently stream with the entire family. Other platforms include
Great American Faith & Living, the unscripted companion to
Great American Family that celebrates faith, family, and country
every day and every season; Great American Adventures and Pure Flix
TV, FAST channels (free ad-supporting streaming TV). Great American
Media was established in June 2021 by
Bill Abbott and a group of US-based
family offices.
ABOUT UBS ARENA:
UBS Arena is made for music and built
for hockey. New York's newest
premier entertainment and sports venue and proud home of the New
York Islanders is developed in partnership with Oak View Group, the
New York Islanders, and Jeff Wilpon.
The state -of -the -art arena has welcomed top artists from around
the globe since opening in November
2021 including Billy Joel,
Bruce Springsteen, Chris Stapleton, Dua
Lipa, Drake, Harry Styles,
Marc Anthony and Suga. The venue
delivers an unmatched live entertainment experience for guests
including clear sightlines and premier acoustics.
UBS Arena is at the forefront of sustainability, recently
achieving Zero Waste TRUE Silver certification in May 2024 in addition to its LEED Green Building
Certification and carbon neutrality for operations.
Located on the historic grounds of Belmont Park, UBS Arena is
located just 30 minutes by LIRR from Grand Central or Penn Station
and is easily accessible from across the region via mass transit or
car. To plan your trip, please visit
UBSArena.com/plan-your-trip.
For additional information, please visit UBSArena.com or
@UBSArena on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
ABOUT THE NEW YORK
ISLANDERS:
The New York Islanders Hockey Club is the proud
winner of four Stanley Cup Championships and record nineteen
consecutive playoff series victories.
The Islanders play in the National Hockey League's Eastern
Conference, and have eight players, one coach and one general
manager inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
The Islanders Children's Foundation has helped countless
youngsters in need around the world since its inception.
Donations are raised through the efforts of our players,
management, and employees, along with our fans and partners.
UBS Arena is the team's state of the art home and features world
class premium hospitality, great sightlines from every seat,
and a loud and intimate bowl.
Isles Lab, the official team store of the New York Islanders,
offers fans traditional NHL merchandise, unique collaboration and
exclusive products. Isles Lab is located inside UBS Arena or can be
shopped online at IslesLab.com.
ABOUT CANDYROCK ENTERTAINMENT:
CandyRock Entertainment
is a joint venture between award winning actress, producer and
New York Times bestselling author
Candace Cameron Bure and the
full-service development and execution team behind Redrock
Entertainment. CandyRock Entertainment develops and produces
television projects, lifestyle programming, feature length films
and live events designed to be enjoyed by the entire family.
Instagram: @CandyRock.Entertainment
Partner Logos, Video & Photo
Assets:
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MEDIA CONTACTS:
Pam Slay
Network Program Publicity & Talent Relations
818.415.3784
pamslay@gacmedia.com
Thomas Graham or Aurora Silva
Crosswind Media & Public Relations
512.537.1414
media@crosswindpr.com
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