Coney Island New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge 2024 in pics
The Coney Island Polar Bear Club started off 2024 with the 121st annual edition of their New Year’s Day Plunge on Monday afternoon. 4000 people registered in advance to take a dip in the Atlantic, which was still quite chilly despite afternoon temperatures in the mid-40s. Organizers said they expected “record-breaking numbers” of people to take the plunge, and lots more turned up to watch, too. Participants wore elaborate costumes, bathing suits, or just their clothes, and you can see lots of pictures from the day below.
Proceeds from the New Year’s Day Plunge go to Coney Island non-profit organizations, including the New York Aquarium, Alliance for Coney Island, Coney Island History Project, and the Coney Island YMCA. Learn more and donate here.
