Coney Island's Polar Bear Plunge 2019: Best Moments In Photos

Hundreds of fearless swimmers met on New Year's Morning in Coney Island to welcome the new year with a dip into the ice-cold Atlantic Ocean. This annual celebration is organized by the Coney Island Polar Bear Club, the oldest winter bathing organization in the USA.

Daniela's Lens was there to cover the plunge! Take a look below:

12:15 p.m.
It's a grumpy ice bear!

12:41 p.m.
These guys are ready for the plunge!

12:52 p.m.
The drum players are cheering on the crowd. The plunge is about to start!

12:59 p.m.
This polar bear will be the first one to take the dip!

1:01 p.m.
Let's goooooo!

1:05 p.m.
You made it!

1:06 p.m.
Happy New Year everybody!

1:07 p.m.
This looks so fun!

1:11 p.m.

The beach is crowded with thousands of people!

1:12 p.m.
Run run run!

1:13 p.m.
Ah, there is the polar bear again.

1:14 p.m.
Yay!!!

1:15 p.m.
Wow, it's an Elvis Presley cover band?!

1:16 p.m.
More and more swimmers take the plunge!

1:17 p.m.
Kermit is here, too!

1:18 p.m.
Are you cold?

1:19 p.m.
Party time!

1:20 p.m.
A family takes the plunge!

1:21 p.m.
And there was this huge wave!

Daniela Kirsch is an entertainment photographer and founder of NameFace— an event photo agency based in New York City. Through her creative expertise and unique visual style, Kirsch not only knows more than a thing or two about photographing A-list events, but is forever changing the way we interact with the entertainment industry. In June 2018, Kirsch teamed up with Patch to launch the photo series Daniela's Lens, offering weekly features from local events to red carpet magic.

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