8th Annual Halifax Polar Plunge for Special Olympics

Schedule

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am

UTC-03:00

Location

Grand Parade Square | Halifax, NS

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Get ready— the Halifax Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Nova Scotia is set to take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026!
Kick things off with Opening Ceremonies at Grand Parade Square, where you’ll join NSLETR members, Special Olympics athletes, and cheering crowds. From there, join the Torch Run to the Halifax waterfront at The Queen’s Marque on Lower Water Street. Finally, watch as our brave plungers take a chilly dip in the Halifax Harbour—all to support an incredible cause! ❄️
Are you Brrrave enough to take the plunge? Register today and support the incredible athletes or donate to one of our courageous plungers!
https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/special-olympics-society-of-nova-scotia/p2p/PolarPlunge2026/
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Grand Parade Square, Grand Parade, Argyle St, Halifax, NS B3J, Canada

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