Take the Virginia Beach Polar Plunge!

Give new meaning to the word "cold" while helping the Special Olympics at the annual Virginia Beach Polar Plunge February 4-5, 2011.

One of the top Virginia Beach events in winter, Virginia's Adventure Club East and the Special Olympics Virginia have once again hooked up for this special fundraising event. Over the last few years, the Polar Plunge has raised nearly $5 million for Special Olympics Virginia, with over 3,500 brave individuals taking the plunge.

Take the Polar Plunge!

The event begins with the Friday Night Plunge Party from 6-10 pm, featuring local bands, food, and more. Tickets are $10 per person.

On Saturday, the events are as follows:

• 5K Run - 8:30 a.m. at 8th Street and the Boardwalk - $25 if you pregister by 1/15, or $30 after 1/15


• Pee Wee Plunge - 12:30 p.m. in the Kids Zone - Pee Wee Plungers must raise at least $50 in pledges. They'll get a Plunge towel, certificate and goodie bag

Sand Sculptures, Ice Carvings, and Kids Zone with inflatables, and food and crafts for purchase - 10 am

The Plunge will take place at 2:30 pm. You can view the Plunge for free, but a $5 donation gets you into the heated tent for the festivities.

Minimum donation to participate in the Plunge is $100. For just $100 in pledges you'll get an official Polar Plunge® Winter Festival long sleeve T-shirt.

Events are located at the ocean between 6th and 9th Streets in Virginia Beach. Call (757) 687-8183 or visit www.polarplunge.com to register.

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