A record 4,400 people jumped into the 37-degree ocean Feb. 2, to raise more than $1.2 million for Special Olympics Delaware. The event celebrated its 34th year in 2025.

Special Olympics Delaware CEO and President David Halley welcomes the plungers and gives information about Special Olympics.

Wawa gives out free coffee and hot chocolate at the event. It has been involved with the event for more than 19 years.

James Lauser, left, of the Ice and Spice Company made this ice sculpture with his friend Richard Stewart.

The Polar Spashing Sombreros of New Castle raised more than $43,000 for the event. They raised the most of any group for the event.

Temple University football coach KC Keeler and his wife Janice take a stroll on the Boardwalk before the plunge.

Rep. Claire Snyder-Hall, D-Rehoboth Beach, left, and her wife Mikki Snyder-Hall pose with Lewie P. Bear.