New Year’s Day is a day for beginnings. What better way to start 2012 than with a chilly dip in theSanta Rosa Sound?
Sunday, Jan. 1 meet up at the Paradise Bar and Grill and register for The Polar Bar Plunge. Registration starts at 12:30 p.m. the race begins at 2 p.m.
Bring your towels, blankets, and of course, a change of warm clothes. Water shoes are recommended.
The “Island Times†will be sponsoring the Plungewear Contest and will award crazy plunger costumes with prizes.
Children 12-years-old and younger will be given a free membership to the Polar Bear Cub Club just for taking the plunge.
This annual event draws hundreds and is a great way to start the New Year.
POLAR BEAR PLUNGE
WHEN: 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 1
WHERE: Paradise Bar and Grill 21 Via de Luna, Pensacola Beach
COST: $11 with t-shirt, $5 to register without t-shirt
DETAILS: paradisebar-grill.com