| You know, I'm actually surprised that there are | | | | requests. There's all kinds of different music being |
| still roller rinks around. Thrilled, but surprised. The | | | | played. |
| more that roller skates are going the way of | | | | Call ahead at least a month or two before the |
| in-line skates, you'd almost think that the rinks | | | | actual birthday party and see what kinds of |
| would die out. Nope. So...what a great idea this | | | | specials they have. Try and get in before anyone |
| year for us to have a roller skating party for my | | | | else reserves the date so you can have your |
| daughter! | | | | pick. A lot of the time they'll give you a huge |
| You know how these things work, right? There's | | | | discount, depending on how many people show |
| usually video games at the rink, with a huge, | | | | up. They'll have the pizza ready at a certain time, |
| circular skating area for everyone to "get down" | | | | along with cake. |
| in. Fast skaters, slow skaters, beginners, etc. It | | | | The last thing I want to mention is how special |
| doesn't matter at rinks, as there are all kinds. | | | | the DJ makes your child feel; they'll announce |
| One reason I love this idea is because there are | | | | over the loudspeaker that it's her birthday, give |
| usually sitting areas for the parents to get to | | | | her a special song, etc. That sort of thing is like |
| know each other, complete with a concession | | | | being on television for a kid. And don't worry |
| stand for pizza, hot dogs, soda, etc. There's | | | | about buying skates; you can rent them there! |
| almost always a DJ there, too, who takes | | | | |