North Hempstead's Polar Plunge Will Be A 'Polar Spray'

Saturday’s Polar Plunge is set for North Hempstead Beach Park, with one modification. Because of the ice in Hempstead Harbor, rather than plunging, participants will take part in what officials are calling the “Ultimate Polar Spray!”

The Port Washington Fire Department will be spraying its fire hose all over participants at 12 p.m.

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The event – in which town officials, athletes and hundreds of others will be “Freezin’ for a Reason” – benefits Special Olympics New York, and helps promote awareness of people living with intellectual disabilities throughout the state.

Registration for the Polar Plunge begins at 10 a.m. Saturday at North Hempstead Beach Park at 175 West Shore Road in Port Washington.

The event is hosted by the Town of North Hempstead. All donations go toward supporting Special Olympics New York’s programs and their athletes.

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