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# Take the Polar Bear Plunge in Coney Island on New Year’s Day!
- URL: https://bklyner.com/take-the-polar-bear-plunge-in-coney-island-on-new-years-day/
- Published: 2018-12-31T15:00:45.000Z
- Updated: 2018-12-31T15:05:41.000Z
- Author: Paul Stremple
- Tags: Coney Island, Events, News, Nonsponsored, Southern Brooklyn, New Year's Day, ocean, polar bear plunge, #wp

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It’s New Year’s Eve, and while there is plenty of partying to be done and [fireworks shows to watch](/where-to-watch-fireworks-for-new-years-eve-tonight/), it also means we’re just a day away from one of the best traditions in Brooklyn—the [Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge](https://www.facebook.com/events/249399219058637/)!

Now in its 115th year, the Plunge is an age-old boardwalk tradition, which raises money for the Coney Island community. It’s also a great way to kick off the new year, a bracing dip to shake off any cobwebs from 2018 and plunge into the future bright-eyed!

As always, the event is free, but individuals and teams must [register](/registration-is-open-for-the-2019-coney-island-polar-bear-plunge/) to participate, and are strongly encouraged to fundraise. Online registration asks for a minimum donation of $25, but day-of registration is free.

Tomorrow’s event will take place at 1:00 pm sharp, but be sure to get there early for adequate time to check in before your mad dash to the freezing surf!

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By Albin Lohr-Jones

The weather will be overcast and in the 50s, according to the forecast, but with winds of around 20 mph, be sure someone’s on hand with a blanket (or two!) to help you wrap up after you emerge triumphant from the water.

Last year’s plunge went ahead[ despite a forecast of 20 degrees,](/coney-island-polar-bear-plunge-will-go-despite-freezing-temperatures/) with brave bathers ready to face the arctic blast for a good cause, raising $40,000\. This year, the [Coney Island Polar Bear Club](http://www.polarbearclub.org/?ref=bklyner.com) is setting their sights on doubling that total, with a stated goal of $80,000.

The money raised in the 2019 event will support local charities and non-profits, like the Alliance for Coney Island, New York Aquarium, Coney Island USA, Coney Island History Project and various arts and community organizations.

Wondering what it’s like to dive in? A couple years back, one of Bklyner’s own writers participated and [wrote about his icy experience.](/heres-what-it-feels-like-to-take-the-new-years-day-polar-bear-plunge-sheepshead-bay/)