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Revelers jumped into the ocean during a snowstorm to celebrate 2026.

One of the revelers floats in the water. (Photo by Joseph Prezioso / AFP via Getty Images)

By Boston.com Staff

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A variety of monsters, Roman soldiers, and a few hearty Bostonians made their way to the beach this morning for a dip in the ocean.

Since 1904, the L Street Brownies polar bear club in South Boston has held the annual polar plunge on the first day of the new year.

Hundreds of people run into the chilly cold water of Dorchester Bay on the morning of Jan. 1 in various stages of dress or undress, from traditional swimwear to unique costumes.

Here are a few memorable moments from this year’s plunge:

Members of the Greater Boston Firefighters Pipe and Drum lead the parade of revelers to the beach. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff)
Revelers make their way to the beach to take the plunge during a snowstorm. (Photo by Joseph Prezioso / AFP via Getty Images)
Revelers run into the ocean during a snowstorm. (Photo by Joseph Prezioso / AFP via Getty Images)
People stroll through the snow as they make their way to the water. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff)
Revelers dressed as Roman soldiers run into the ocean during a snowstorm. (Photo by Joseph Prezioso / AFP via Getty Images)
Revelers plunge into the ocean. (Photo by Joseph Prezioso / AFP via Getty Images)
Revelers dive into the ocean. (Photo by Joseph Prezioso / AFP via Getty Images)
Revelers dressed as classic monsters wade into the ocean. (Photo by Joseph Prezioso / AFP via Getty Images)
A reveler jumps into the ocean. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff)
One reveler shouts in the cold water. (Photo by Joseph Prezioso / AFP via Getty Images)
Revelers celebrate in the water. (Photo by Joseph Prezioso / AFP via Getty Images)
A reveler dressed as Frankenstein’s monster celebrates the plunge into the ocean. (Photo by Joseph Prezioso / AFP via Getty Images)
A reveler flops into the ocean. (Photo by Joseph Prezioso / AFP via Getty Images)
A reveler sinks into the ocean. (Photo by Joseph Prezioso / AFP via Getty Images)
People work to dry off after a dip in the freezing water. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff)
Ryan Latta, 9, of Maynard, gets an assist getting dry after he ran into the ocean. (Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff)

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