Friday, February 20, 2026 – Special Olympics Athlete Day Polar Plunge
Friday’s event is a smaller, athlete-focused Polar Plunge designed specifically for Special Olympics participants, including the use of school buses so athletes can attend and feel fully included.
Event Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Road Closures & Access:
• Atlantic Avenue will close on Thursday night, February 19, or very early Friday morning, February 20 between K Ave & L Ave.
• Several school buses will be parked along Atlantic Avenue parallel to the boardwalk.
• All vehicles should be out of the event area.
• Please use caution when driving in the area.
Once Atlantic Avenue is closed, it will remain closed through Saturday’s event and reopen at approximately 5:00 PM on Saturday, February 21.
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