Come support Special Olympics Pennsylvania for a fun and chill morning. Consider joining one of the PA School teams and take the plunge for yourself or help them raise money by donating. Not taking the plunge? That's ok! Come support all the wonderful athletes and enjoy Plunge town, offering free Wawa coffee and hot chocolate, games, music, food trucks, and even special appearances from the Philadelphia sports mascots!
Since 2015 Special Olympics Pennsylvania has raised millions of dollars to help support its athletes across the state. Each year, the Philadelphia Polar Plunge tops its previous year's fundraising record. The Philadelphia Polar Plunge is just 1 of 9 plunges done around the state to raise funds for over 15,000 athletes.
Plunge Schedule
10:00 am: Registration & Plunge Town open
11:30 am: Opening Ceremony
11:40 am: Safety Briefing
12 pm: Plunge begins!
This event is held just outside Citizens Bank Park with free parking available in Lot S.
For more information: Philadelphia - Special Olympics Pennsylvania - Polar Plunge
This year over 2,200 people braved the cold and took the plunge for the Philadelphia Polar Plunge to raise money for Special Olympics PA. In total over $510,000 was raised. As part of PA Olympics the 10 schools involved joined in on the fun and took the plunge as well.