About 500 people ice skated into 2015 at Redmond Town Center‘s New Year’s Day Glow in the Dark Skating Party.

From 4-8 p.m., attendees enjoyed a festive, black-lit rink with snowflake light displays while a DJ played the latest hits along with a variety of soundtracks from popular Disney movies. Guests were given glow-in-the-dark accessories, had their faces painted and their nails polished in fluorescent colors and nibbled on brightly colored Pinkabella cupcakes.

Crowds enjoyed a variety of skating-rink games, including freeze tag and the limbo while having the chance to win generous gift cards and gift bags from Redmond Town Center retailers, including Gene Juarez, iPic Theater, Spazzo’s Italian Grill and Wine Bar and Claire’s Boutique. Most of the retailers were offering after-holiday sales, so shoppers were able to complete a few tasks during their visit.

“It was a new event for us and after seeing how much fun these kids had, we will definitely consider making it an ongoing event. Having it on New Year’s Day gave parents an opportunity to shop our after-holiday sales and enjoy one last fun, winter activity with their kids before they head back to school and work next week,” said Jessica Morgan, Redmond Town Center marketing manager.

The SmartRink, featuring synthetic ice, will be open through Feb. 1.