The Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge is back for 2024

Brave New Yorkers run headlong into icy waters at Coney Island for their first act of the new year.

Plunging Into the Atlantic With Coney Island Polar Bear Club

Brave the Cold(ish) Waters at a New Year's Day Polar Bear Plunge

Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge sees thousands jump into icy waters for the New Year

Coney Island Polar Bear Club

Brr-ave swimmers of 121st annual Coney Island Polar Bear Club New Year's Day Plunge: photos

Chris Sisley - Coney Island New Year's Day Polar Bear Plunge

Polar Bear Club rings in 2024 with annual plunge at Coney Island

Coney Island Polar Bear Club

Photo of the Day: Santa at Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge by Barry Yanowitz