Pottstown Polar Bear Swim and Bonfire 2025

Schedule

Wed, 01 Jan, 2025 at 09:30 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Pottstown Riverfront Park | Pottstown, PA

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Join us for an annual celebration of the New Year in Riverfront Park, Pottstown. The event is simple but fun!
Show up to register beginning at 9:30 AM to take the frigid plunge into the waters of the Schuylkill River. Rescue divers are on-hand to provide safety and ensure you don't float down to Philadelphia (though it may be a great option to avoid Schuylkill Expressway traffic πŸ™‚ ). The bonfire lights up around 10:00 AM for spectators, and the plunge takes place promptly at 10:30 AM for registered participants. We suggest swimmers plan to use a pair of "creek shoes / old sneakers." After your planned descent into lunacy, warm up by the fire and grab a pork hotdog with sauerkraut for good luck! Proceeds from food sales benefit Pottstown Parks & Recreation.
There is no fee to take the plunge, but you must complete a waiver in order to participate. New this year, you may download a copy of the waiver from our website to complete at home ahead of time, print, and bring to the event. Look for the link to be posted in the discussion thread. Copies will still also be available on-site.
Adult consent required for participants between the ages of 16 and 18 (bring your ID)
Spectators of all ages welcome. Enjoy a brisk morning in scenic Riverfront Park to connect with the community and ring in a brand-spanking-new year.
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Pottstown Riverfront Park, 140 College Dr, Pottstown, PA 19464-5439, United States,Pottstown, Pennsylvania

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Borough of Pottstown Parks and Recreation Dept.

Host or Publisher Borough of Pottstown Parks and Recreation Dept.

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