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Whether you’re taking the icy dip or participating as a fan, there's plenty to do on Plunge day aside from taking the Plunge! From the gigantic sand sculpture to the Friday Night Plunge Party, Saturday morning 5K and the 20th Anniversary Saturday Night Beach Bash, it’s a guaranteed good time. The festivities start Friday at 10:30 a.m. with the Cool School Challenge, followed by the Friday Night Plunge Party at 6 p.m.; Saturday, things get rolling at 10 a.m.; the actual Plunge takes place at 2:30 p.m.

Make it a get-a-way weekend and be sure to check out these cool Plunge festivities:

Friday Night Plunge Party – Start your Plunge weekend early! Get your dancing shoes on for the Friday Night Plunge Party featuring music and adult beverages. Find out more.

Saturday 5K -- Runners can hit the boardwalk Saturday morning for an invigorating 5K! Find out more. 

20th Anniversary Saturday Night Beach Bash -- join us on the beach for an 80s-themed celebration of 20 years of Plunging! Find out more.

Gigantic Plunge Sand Sculpture – Team Sandtastic will join us Friday with buckets and shovels in hand. From start to the finish on Saturday afternoon, they will build one of the largest and most incredible sand sculptures you’ve likely ever seen. Catch them in action and ask for tips from the experts!

Ice Carving – The ice chips will fly as local artists from Ice Art Inc. turn 320-pound blocks of ice into impressive ice sculptures.

Kids Zone – The Polar Plunge® Winter Festival is a family affair so pack up your children, friends and neighbors and stop in at the Kids Zone, which features inflatable rides and visits from a few local favorites, including the Virginia Beach Fire Department’s Monster Fire Truck!

Other Plunge entertainment includes live music, tasty treats, vendor displays and of course, the Plunge! There is no fee to view the Plunge, but a $5 donation is required to access the heated tent and festival area on the beach. For more, check out the Polar Plunge schedule.