On Sunday, March 1, 5,000 brace Chicagoans waded into the chilly waters of Lake Michigan for the 20th Annual Chicago Polar Plunge, presented by Jackson. Today’s Al Roker and Craig Melvin joined in the fun along with Chicago celebrities including Andy Avalos, David Eigenberg, and cast members from Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D. Sponsored by Chicago magazine, the event raised more than $2.1 million to support the 7,500 athletes of Special Olympics Chicago. For more information, visit Chicago Polar Plunge’s website, and check out shots from the icy event below.
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Members of the team from Peoples Gas celebrating.
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Eileen In is one of the largest family and friends teams at the event.
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Chicago actor Mickey O’Sullivan playing in the water.
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Cast members from Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D. suited up for the Chicago Polar Plunge.
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Shiver, the mascot for the Chicago Polar Plunge, was the last plunger of the day.
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A group of plungers and friends posing in front of the Chicago skyline.
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Volunteers playing at North Avenue Beach during our post-Plunge party.
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Ironworkers getting ready to take the plunge to support Special Olympics Chicago athletes.
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Plungers getting ready for the Costume Contest.
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Members of the ComEd Coolers getting ready to plunge.
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A group of Special Olympics Chicago athletes and supporters cheering on arriving Plungers.
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Miss Illinois International 2020 at the 2020 Chicago Polar Plunge.
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A Peoples Gas team member in costume.
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Special Olympics Chicago board member Jen Kramer and her team in their amazing costumes.
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Plungers from Jackson, the event’s presenting partner.
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Al Roker and Craig Melvin speak with NBC Chicago’s Jen DeSalvo after the Plunge.
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The Shannon Rovers continue their tradition of kicking off the Chicago Polar Plunge.
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Members of the top fundraising team Kidd’s Krue dressed as Annie for this year’s Chicago Polar Plunge.
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4th grader Parker Baudo, the heart of Parker’s Party.
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A team of Plungers in costume at the 20th Annual Chicago Polar Plunge presented by Jackson.
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A team of Plungers in costume at the 20th Annual Chicago Polar Plunge presented by Jackson.
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The Bearded Villains are a recognizable site every year at the Chicago Polar Plunge.
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Actor David Eigenberg is a longtime supporter of Special Olympics Chicago.
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NBC Chicago Andy Avalos took the Chicago Polar Plunge for the first time.
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Matt O’Shea, board president of Special Olympics Chicago/Special Children’s Charities speaks to the crowd at the opening ceremony.
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Al Roker, Craig Melvin, and Jon Harris pose with Shiver the Polar Bear before taking the Plunge.
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A team of Plungers pose at the costume contest.
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