Monmouth SPCA Polar Plunge Will Be Nov. 25 At D’Jais In Belmar

BELMAR, NJ — A date has been set for the 2023 Monmouth County SPCA Polar Plunge!

The 2023 Doggy Paddle Polar Plunge will be held on Saturday, November 25, again on the beach at D’Jais in Belmar.

The Polar Plunge is one of the Monmouth County SPCA’s biggest fundraisers of the year, and the SCPA usually holds it on the weekend after Thanksgiving.

Current major event sponsors of this year's plunge include The Cooper Voccola Family Foundation, Kaseya and Fran & Paul Turner.

In past years, hundreds of people and pets have gathered at D’Jais Bar & Grill and the Belmar Boardwalk to enjoy a pre-party before a frigid dip in the Atlantic Ocean, and then returning to D'Jais for an after-party with live music and refreshments.

It's not a requirement to go into the water, and people may come to just watch and enjoy the festivities — but many choose to "take the plunge" to help Monmouth County stray animals in need.

As always, dogs are welcome. The Polar Plunge will have a dog zone with toys and treats, a costume contest for people and pets, a 50/50 raffle (with last year’s total being $11,180), and lots of family-friendly fun for all.

Registration is now open, which includes an exclusive long-sleeve event shirt and commemorative pin. Learn more and register here: https://shorturl.at/eAOW4

Plungers 12-years and younger can win a $200 savings bond as part of the Nancy Voccola Warm Heart Award.

Sponsorships and ad journal opportunities are now available, which includes everything from a cozy VIP area on the beach, social media and email marketing exposure, and print exposure on event t-shirts and banners. For more information on registration or sponsorships, please email events@monmouthcountyspca.org or call 732-542-0040 x7.