Watch live: Polar Plunge Sends Thousands Sprinting Into Frigid Lake Michigan Waters in Chicago
takes place at Chicago's North Avenue Beach, sending thousands of participants -- many in costume -- sprinting into frigid Lake Michigan water, all for a good cause.The fundraiser, which is in its 23rd year, was designed to support the more than 7,500 Special Olympics athletes who compete year-round in Chicago. Last year,. This year is on track to match, if not beat, that number.
Anyone up for a freezing cold bath at 7 a.m.? Watch NBC 5 morning hosts Michelle Releford, Kye Martin and Alicia Roman hit the dunk tank bullseye to release fellow anchor J.C. Navarrete straight into a giant, ice cold bucket. Several NBC 5 reporters will be participating in this Sunday's Polar Plunge at Lake Michigan, and NBC 5 will stream the ice-cold event live.Sign up for NBC Chicago newsletters.
The winter tradition is"historically the largest and most well-known plunge event," according to its website, with nearly 4,000 participants expected to participate. For those looking to support a loved one, friend or even an NBC 5 reporter, you can watch it all live this weekend right here. The opening ceremony is set to begin at 9:45 a.m. Sunday, with the first waves of plungers dipping in around 10:30 a.m.
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