Lace up and roll back in time! Join Cincinnati Parks Foundation's Emerging Leaders and young professionals from across the city for Throwback Thursday – a roller-skating night featuring late 90s/early 2000s hits by DJ Xanati, great food and drinks, and good company along the river's edge, all benefiting Cincinnati Parks!

Come as you are or dress in your fave fashions from childhood – scrunchies and Starter jackets are encouraged!

VIP experience: Colette Bartender and specialty crafted cocktail served in souvenir cup; doors open at 6pm; special location within concession area at rink + below benefits

All tickets include food from Fifty West Brewing including hamburger (or veggie burger), fries and milkshake and 2 beer/seltzer/soda tickets for MadTree Brewing

Special appearance and skate lessons by Skate Downtown Cincy.

6:00 PM - VIP Admission Opens
7:00 PM - General Admission Opens

This event is 21+

Sponsored by:

AC Shiners • Sharon Hill Daycare • UBS | The Ellis Group
KZF Design • MANE Inc • Midstates Recreation
MSA Sport • Smale Family Foundation

2026 Emerging Leaders Event Committee:

Helen Davidoski & Erica Bock, Throwback Thursday Co-Chairs
Catherine Lentz & Elaine Schomaker, CPF Emerging Leaders Committee Co-Chairs
Ryan Carlson • Maggie Ellis • Caroline Evelo • Liz Mason • Ebony Pratt • Matt Schubert • Morgan Shover • Emily Thobe • Milton Woody, Jr.

Special Appearance + Skate Lessons provided by Skate Downtown Cincy