P’town Polar Bear Plunge

Julia Cumes Photography
January 1, 2026

Provincetown Harbor | Provincetown, MA

Hundreds braved a fierce wintry mix to take the ninth annual Polar Bear Plunge — a fundraising tradition that’s become a key event at Provincetown’s annual First Light celebration. The intrepid swimmers paid thousands forward once again to assist the Center for Coastal Studies. More: ptown.org