Ask your sales person for examples of what has been done in the past at their venue; they are both an expert and also your best resource. In addition, always have a rain plan. Sarah Anello, Center City District Parks


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more than mere attendance - they often make networking more comfortable, create lasting bonds, and leave power- ful, lasting impressions.”


Though the winter season can be more challenging for planners seeking a unique outdoor experience for atten- dees, Dilworth Park provides its own unique experiences during the colder months.


“Planners can host an event in the Rothman Institute Cabin and purchase group tickets for their guests to skate. If the attendees do not ice skate, they can watch their colleagues on the rink and lend a hand by taking photos.”


Planners can further enhance the expe- rience by hiring figure skaters to per- form and then skate with attendees, or they can hire instructors to teach skating lessons to those who are inter- ested in learning.


“If it is too cold to skate, fire pits offer an outdoor area for gathering where attendees can warm up with a cup of hot cocoa, cider or a glass of mulled wine,” she suggests. “Planners can take advantage of the cold, too, and have a professional ice carver transform a block of ice into a sculpture right before their guests’ eyes as they watch safely from behind the glass walls of the Rothman Cabin.”


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At the south end of the park is the Wintergarden Maze, a collaboration of 30 public gardens in the Philadelphia area. “Colorful lights and topiaries accent the maze, and it is a festive location for an outdoor cocktail party, dessert station or a photo op,” notes Anello. “If guests are lucky enough to attend a meeting in December, during a break they can browse and shop in the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market, which features over 40 vendors offering everything from crafts and candles to handmade hats, gloves and holiday gift items. What’s more, at dusk they can watch the Deck the Halls Light Show on the facade of City Hall.”


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