Event Update!
Due to the extreme and potentially dangerous water and weather conditions we will not be allowed to go into the ocean tomorrow.
The event will proceed as planned with a ceremony starting at 10AM at Beacon Blvd. Beach. Hoodie/wristband pickup starts at 9AM.
At 10:30 we will be doing a Patriot Polar Dash! – All who wish to participate can run or walk over to the abandoned sailboat on the beach (about 100 yards away) for a group photo wearing as much, or as little, clothing as you want!
We will have patriotic face and body paint and temporary tattoos available. Please do not touch or get on the sailboat.
After-party with breakfast buffet to immediately follow at Rod's Tavern in Sea Girt. Street parking is available throughout the town.
If you prefer, you may head directly to Rod's for 10:30AM and you can pick up your hoodie and wristband there.
Address for Ceremony/Plunge: 2 Ocean Ave, Sea Girt, NJ 08750
Rod's Tavern: 507 Washington Blvd., Sea Girt, NJ 08750
Please dress accordingly (as if you were going skiing) with multiple layers, winter coat, hat, gloves, face covering, etc. Do not come to the outdoor portion of the festivities if you have any underlying health conditions that would make it unsafe to do so.
Scheduled to perform are the 63rd Army Band, NJ State Police Pipes and Drums of the Blue and Gold, and current American Idol contestant and Police Officer, Julia Santiago. Also scheduled to appear are NJ State Police Mounted Unit horses, State Marine Police boats and helicopter fly-over. We will also present our 2026 Patriot Polar Plunge Veteran of the Year Award.
We will have 50/50 raffle tickets on sale for $10 each both at the plunge and at Rod's, and will also be selling Plunge Winter Hats and Extra Hoodies.
Thank you and let's have some fun helping our heroes as we benefit the LIFT Fund for Veterans at Monmouth County Habitat for Humanity!
In Honor of State Trooper and National Guardsman, Juan Fajardo
www.patriotpolarplunge.com