This favorite winter tradition officially returns for its 10th season at the park.
People get ready to take in the stunning city views, the skyline as backdrop while skating through the ribbon
The skating ribbon is a curved ice rink, extending one-quarter mile.
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It can hold over 700 skaters and is part of Maggie Daley Park's annual winter activations.
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Equipped with skate rentals, lockers and children's skate aids.
Over at Millennium Park, the Tribune Ice Rink opens Friday as well.
People can make reservations online for both ice rinks.
Skating is free if you bring your own skates or people can pay for skate rentals.
Rental prices start at $17 when purchased online, and $19 for walk-up. The holiday season runs from Friday, Dec. 13, through Sunday, Jan. 5, with skate rentals priced at $21 online and $23 for walk-up.
And new this year, the Maggie Daley Park ice ribbon was nominated by USA Today as one of the best ice skating rinks in the country.
People can now cast their votes for the competition, so be sure to represent the Windy City.
The ribbon will be open through March 9.