This weekend frozen swimmers will be coming from all around to the beach and boardwalk in Seaside Heights, NJ, to take part in the annual Polar Bear Plunge. Braving waters which may be as low as 30 degrees, the event is held every year in an effort to raise 1 million dollars for the Special Olympics, New Jersey organization. Each participant has to donate a minimum of $100 to join in the event.
This year will be the 16th annual Polar Bear Plunge in Seaside Heights, and they now have more than 3,000 people registered for the event, some from as far away as Alaska. There will be costumes, arcades and thousands of spectators in attendance. Big Joe Henry, “the Voice of the Plunge”, from Radio station NJ 101.5, will broadcast live from the Aztec Ocean Resort, site of the Plunge, with interviews, updates and a countdown to the Plunge.
The event is sponsored by the Law Enforcement Torch Run, a volunteer effort by the Law Enforcement community of New Jersey to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics New Jersey. The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics New Jersey was ranked number two in the world for raising more than $2 million in 2007.
Location – centered at the Aztec at Boardwalk and Sherman Ave.
Check-in – from 9:00 through 12:30 AM
The Plunge – 1:00 pm
Lunch – 1:15 (if you go for a plunge you and one guest eat for free)
In case you want to stay in Seaside Heights for the weekend, consider calling about our Seaside Heights Rental Units.
Jersey Shore Prom Houses
All along the New Jersey shore coastline from Seaside Heights to Cape May, New Jersey beach rentals dot the landscape. One of the liveliest areas for jersey shore prom houses is Seaside Heights. It’s the perfect place for prom groups to gather for sun, surf and sand. Seaside Heights offers numerous types of rentals for prom groups. From single condo rentals serving an occupancy of up to 6, to prom suites rented in blocks of rooms for larger groups at local hotels, motels and inns. Prom crowds enjoy the additional amenities of the Seaside Heights boardwalk such as entertainment by headliner groups that perform al fresco with the scent of salt air and lapping of waves for background effects. There is so much to do in Seaside Heights from the amusement parks to the indoor midways. Seaside Heights is also the location of some of the best “beach food” in New Jersey. Clam bars, grills lavished with steaks, burgers, sausage sandwiches as well as famous Salt Water Taffy and other treats are irresistible.
Seaside Heights Rentals
To receive the best selection of accommodations in Seaside Heights Rentals, it’s crucial to make reservations early. For Jersey Shore prom houses, this is especially important since most graduations take place in June. February isn’t too early. As time winds down to April, availability of most jersey shore beach rentals dwindle appreciably. Reserve early when renting a prom house at the jersey shore in seaside heights to take advantage of the best accommodations.