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L Street Brownies New Year's Day Swim

One of Boston's oldest traditions will continue New Year's Day with an estimated 600 people plunging into Boston Harbor for the annual “L Street Brownies” New Year’s Day Plunge.

January 1, 2018
  • 9:00am - 9:30am
  • 1663 Columbia Road
    K Street entrance
    Boston, MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Dan Monahan
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Posted:
2018-01-01T09:00:00 - 2018-01-01T09:30:00

The plunge is hosted by the L Street Brownies at the BCYF Curley Community Center. The center is located 1663 Columbia Road in South Boston. Use the "M" Street entrance.  Due to the tide schedule, it will start at 9 a.m. Other information you should know:

  • Doors open at 8:15 a.m. and close at 9:30 a.m. Building closes for the day at 10:30 a.m. 
  • Participants should arrive dressed for the water as the men’s and women’s locker and shower rooms will not be available.
  • Water shoes are suggested due to shells and rocks left by the tide.
  • Pets are not allowed, please leave your furry friends at home.
  • No alcohol.
  • There is no need to pre-register. You will be asked to fill out a short form when you arrive.
  • Lifeguards will be on duty.
  • Participants must be age 16 and older.
  • Leave the little ones at home. There are no inside areas available to leave them during the swim.

This event has taken place for over 100 years. The Brownies are the oldest “polar bear” club in America.  The Brownies promote health, fun, and friendship.  Each year, the plunge is dedicated to past and recently deceased Brownies.  Spectators are welcome and creative costumes are encouraged. 

January 1, 2018
  • 9:00am - 9:30am
  • 1663 Columbia Road
    K Street entrance
    Boston, MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Dan Monahan
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Allston
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Brighton
    Charlestown
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Dorchester
    Downtown
    East Boston
    Fenway/Kenmore
    Hyde Park
    Jamaica Plain
    Mattapan
    Mission Hill
    North End
    Roslindale
    Roxbury
    South Boston
    South End
    West End
    West Roxbury
  • Posted:
2018-01-01T09:00:00 - 2018-01-01T09:30:00
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