2 plunge events in Monmouth County, New Jersey

Event Update!

Due to the extreme and potentially dangerous water and weather conditions we will not be allowed to go into the ocean tomorrow.

The event will proceed as planned with a ceremony starting at 10AM at Beacon Blvd. Beach. Hoodie/wristband pickup starts at 9AM.

At 10:30 we will be doing a Patriot Polar Dash! - All who wish to participate can run or walk over to the abandoned sailboat on the beach (about 100 yards away) for a group photo wearing as much, or as little, clothing as you want!

We will have patriotic face and body paint and temporary tattoos available. Please do not touch or get on the sailboat.

After-party with breakfast buffet to immediately follow at Rod's Tavern in Sea Girt. Street parking is available throughout the town.

If you prefer, you may head directly to Rod's for 10:30AM and you can pick up your hoodie and wristband there.

Address for Ceremony/Plunge: 2 Ocean Ave, Sea Girt, NJ 08750

Rod's Tavern: 507 Washington Blvd., Sea Girt, NJ 08750

Please dress accordingly (as if you were going skiing) with multiple layers, winter coat, hat, gloves, face covering, etc. Do not come to the outdoor portion of the festivities if you have any underlying health conditions that would make it unsafe to do so.

Scheduled to perform are the 63rd Army Band, NJ State Police Pipes and Drums of the Blue and Gold, and current American Idol contestant and Police Officer, Julia Santiago. Also scheduled to appear are NJ State Police Mounted Unit horses, State Marine Police boats and helicopter fly-over. We will also present our 2026 Patriot Polar Plunge Veteran of the Year Award.

We will have 50/50 raffle tickets on sale for $10 each both at the plunge and at Rod's, and will also be selling Plunge Winter Hats and Extra Hoodies.

Thank you and let's have some fun helping our heroes as we benefit the LIFT Fund for Veterans at Monmouth County Habitat for Humanity!

In Honor of State Trooper and National Guardsman, Juan Fajardo

www.patriotpolarplunge.com

The Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh, Jersey Shore, will host the 5th annual Shillelagh Plunge for Autism on Saturday, April 18th, 2026, at 16th Avenue and the ocean in Belmar, NJ. Registration is $50, and includes the plunge and a post-party at D'Jais, starring the The Holme Band and The Pat Roddy Band starting at 2pm. Participants can pick up paid ($30 each) or earned hoodies at the Shillelagh Club in Belmar on Friday, April 17th, at 6PM or at D'Jais on April 18th starting at 10:30AM.

To earn a free hoodie, raise $100 in donations through:

• your personal online fundraiser on this site, and must be accounted for prior to Plunge, Select “Become a Fundraiser” to set up a new fundraiser.

• or donate $100.00 at the end of your registration and have your supporters pay you directly.

Funds collected day of or not documented here properly cannot be guaranteed a free shirt. Donors can contribute directly through registration by selecting “Other” and noting the participant’s name. One hoodie per plunger only, not per amount raised over $100.00. If you need assistance registering, text or call Melanie at 732-921-7533.

Sponsorships are available, with payment and logos due by March 20th to be featured on the event shirt. After this date, we will do our best to have your logo on our banner but cannot be guaranteed. Sponsorship levels include Premier ($5,000), Diamond ($3,000), Platinum ($2,000), Gold ($1,000), Silver ($500), and Contributing ($250). For more information on sponsorships, email [email protected].

Our net proceeds from the event will be donated by the FSOS Foundation to Autism NJ, POAC Autism Services, Allaire

Community Farm for their Autism Programs, More Than Capable Foundation, and Someone Special Needs You (SSNY),

and for FSOS Foundation charitable efforts throughout the year. Hope to see you there!