Polar Bear Plunge for Climate

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This year, we’re celebrating our 21st annual Polar Bear Plunge to "Keep Winter Cold!" Every winter for the past 20 years, hundreds of passionate climate activists have dashed into icy cold waters for a winter swim to raise funds in support of the work of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN). Just like a charity fun run, Plunge participants accept donations from their friends and family to support our vital climate work! All Plungers are invited to join us for a morning of fun on February 7, 2026 to plunge in person at the National Harbor on the banks of the Potomac River, just across from our nation's capital. The inclement weather date for this year's Plunge is February 21, 2026. Sign up: https://give.chesapeakeclimate.org/p2p/site/mjSJ2/ccan-polar-bear-plunge-2026#/about-the-plunge AGENDA: 10:00 - 11:00 AM: Arrive and check in at the Capital Canopy! We'll have action tables, music, games, face painting, warm drinks, and yummy snacks. 11:00 - 11:40 AM: Pre-Plunge rally and costume contest. Sign up for the costume contest here! 11:40 - 11:50 AM: March to the Plunge point and get ready to plunge. 11:50 AM - 12:10 PM: PLUNGE TIME! After plunging, you can change into warm clothes in our changing tents. 12:15 - 2:30 PM: Head back to the Capital Canopy for continued fun and celebration with your fellow Plungers! We'll have pizza, a hot cocoa bar, a FREE beer from Denizens brewery (Plungers age 21+), games, and music!