Bring in new year Gulf Coast style at Hangout Polar Bear Dip

Bring in new year Gulf Coast style at Hangout Polar Bear Dip

Bring in the New Year “Gulf Coast style.” Take the Plunge into the Gulf of Mexico for a unique, family friendly, Polar Bear Dip in Gulf Shores. The Kiwanis Club of Gulf Shores in partnership with The Hangout, The City of Gulf Shores, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Torch Run present the 6th Annual Polar Bear Dip at high noon on Sunday, January 1 at the Gulf Shores Public Beach in front of The Hangout.
All participants who brave the cold gulf water will be treated to complimentary hot chocolate and chili. Afterwards, everyone is welcome to attend a great post dip party at The Hangout featuring music by the Gulf Coast Blues Boy, Jamell Richardson, along with a special menu consisting of traditional New Year’s Day fare. All the college football bowl games will be shown on the Hangout’s 20+ TV screens.
Of course it is totally free to take plunge but a $5 charitable contribution is encouraged. 100% of the proceeds benefit the Gulf Shores Kiwanis Club and Alabama Special Olympics. Polar Bear Dip souvenir T-shirts and koozies will be available.
“We are excited to once again partner with the City of Gulf Shores and the Hangout to host the 6th Annual Polar Bear Dip. With bonfires on the beach, dippers dressed in wacky outfits, and The Hangout throwing an awesome party, this is the place to be,’’ said Kiwanis Division 13 Lt. Governor, Taylor Means. “After experiencing this uniquely coastal event for the first time, you will make it a priority to come back again. The event is free and all donations go to local charity. We invite all of our locals, snowbirds, and visitors to come out and bring in 2017 Gulf Coast style.’’