Boston's L Street Brownies continue 150-year-old polar plunge tradition on New Year's Day.

The L Street Brownies in Boston held their annual New Year's Day polar plunge, a tradition since 1865, with hundreds participating in a cold water dip at M Street Beach. The event, led by the Greater Boston Firefighters Pipes and Drums, saw participants, including newlyweds Matthew McConnell and Christina Nardone, who exchanged vows before the plunge. The club, known for raising money for charities, draws swimmers of all ages, often in colorful costumes.

January 01, 2025
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