In addition to all those who took the plunge Saturday, several people came out to watch and enjoy a little time on the beach.

It takes a lot of effort to put together a plunge event. At the beach there were changing tents for after the plunge, clean dry towels and blankets in ample supply, music to lighten the mood, and safety personnel to assure that all the plungers were safe in the water.

Pictures by Nila Smith

Plungers walk down to the beach from the buses. Dry clothes for after the plunge were stored in the changing tents until needed.

You can't have a Polar Plunge without a dancing polar bear!

Lincoln Fire Chief Mark Miller mans the helm of the Lincoln Water Rescue craft.

Who can resist just a little bit of playing in the sand?

Towels and blankets were on loan from Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital.

Mayor Keith Snyder waves to the crowd. Later he shot off the starter pistol before each group took the plunge.

The singing of our national anthem kicked off the event.

Rescue divers were in the water the entire time, just in case. Luckily, their services were not needed.

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