Chesapeake Bay Diving Center has started a team for The Polar Plunge® Winter Festival. The Plunge is the largest fundraiser for the Special Olympics of Virginia, attracting more than 10,000 people to an otherwise deserted beachfront in February. This year the Polar Plunge takes place Feb. 3-4. Individuals and teams experience heartwarming and bone chilling extremes as they take the plunge into the icy Atlantic Ocean in the height of winter. Anyone can participate; those under 18 must have a parent or guardian signature. For just $100 in pledges (the cost to Plunge) Plungers automatically get the official Polar Plunge® Winter Festival long sleeve T-shirt and bragging rights over everyone who just couldn’t bear it! Come watch! If taking an icy dip isn’t for you, then come be a fan of more than 3,200 others as they plunge into the Atlantic. The Polar Plunge® Winter Festival is open to the public and also features musical entertainment, food, the Boogie Down the Boardwalk Costume Parade and contest, ice and sand sculptures, vendor displays, children’s activities and more.
There is no fee to view the Plunge, but a $5 donation is required to access the heated tent and festival area on the beach. To find out how to join or donate to Chesapeake Bay Diving Center’s team, please visit their site www.cbdcscuba.com. More info on the Plunge visit www.polarplunge.com.
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