21st Annual A Wish Come True Polar Plunge at Easton's Beach on January 1, 2025. Credit: Justin Walker
Thousands of people braved the cold waters at Easton’s Beach in Newport for the 21st Annual Polar Plunge on New Year’s Day.
The event, which started at noon, saw partly cloudy conditions, an air temperature of 48 degrees, and a water temperature of 43 degrees.
Hosted by A Wish Come True, the event raises money for children facing life-threatening illnesses. This year’s spotlight was on two “Wish Kids”: 8-year-old Lars from Jamestown and 4-year-old Indy from Coventry.
A Wish Come True’s Mary-Kate O’Leary told What’sUpNewp on Thursday, January 2, that 5,000 people attended the plunge. A Wish Come True shared on Facebook on January 2 that the event raised $73,000.
What’sUpNewp’s Justin Walker was on hand for the event and shares the following photo gallery.
21st Annual A Wish Come True Polar Plunge at Easton’s Beach on January 1, 2025. Credit: Justin Walker21st Annual A Wish Come True Polar Plunge at Easton’s Beach on January 1, 2025. Credit: Justin Walker21st Annual A Wish Come True Polar Plunge at Easton’s Beach on January 1, 2025. Credit: Justin WalkerAdam Littlefield and Indy. 21st Annual A Wish Come True Polar Plunge at Easton’s Beach on January 1, 2025. Credit: Justin Walker21st Annual A Wish Come True Polar Plunge at Easton’s Beach on January 1, 2025. Credit: Justin WalkerAruther Jordan, Executive Sponsor LIUNA with family. 21st Annual A Wish Come True Polar Plunge at Easton’s Beach on January 1, 2025. Credit: Justin Walker21st Annual A Wish Come True Polar Plunge at Easton’s Beach on January 1, 2025. Credit: Justin Walker21st Annual A Wish Come True Polar Plunge at Easton’s Beach on January 1, 2025. Credit: Justin Walker21st Annual A Wish Come True Polar Plunge at Easton’s Beach on January 1, 2025. Credit: Justin Walker21st Annual A Wish Come True Polar Plunge at Easton’s Beach on January 1, 2025. Credit: Justin Walker21st Annual A Wish Come True Polar Plunge at Easton’s Beach on January 1, 2025. Credit: Justin Walker21st Annual A Wish Come True Polar Plunge at Easton’s Beach on January 1, 2025. Credit: Justin Walker21st Annual A Wish Come True Polar Plunge at Easton’s Beach on January 1, 2025. Credit: Justin Walker21st Annual A Wish Come True Polar Plunge at Easton’s Beach on January 1, 2025. Credit: Justin WalkerAlyssa Beebe, Emma Westman, and Anna from Frozen. 21st Annual A Wish Come True Polar Plunge at Easton’s Beach on January 1, 2025. Credit: Justin Walker21st Annual A Wish Come True Polar Plunge at Easton’s Beach on January 1, 2025. Credit: Justin Walker21st Annual A Wish Come True Polar Plunge at Easton’s Beach on January 1, 2025. Credit: Justin Walker21st Annual A Wish Come True Polar Plunge at Easton’s Beach on January 1, 2025. Credit: Justin Walker21st Annual A Wish Come True Polar Plunge at Easton’s Beach on January 1, 2025. Credit: Justin Walker21st Annual A Wish Come True Polar Plunge at Easton’s Beach on January 1, 2025. Credit: Justin WalkerAdam Littlefield of Coventry, father of Indy. 21st Annual A Wish Come True Polar Plunge at Easton’s Beach on January 1, 2025. Credit: Justin WalkerA Wish Come True’s Mary -Kate O’Leary and Executive Sponsor Arthur Jordan. 21st Annual A Wish Come True Polar Plunge at Easton’s Beach on January 1, 2025. Credit: Justin Walker21st Annual A Wish Come True Polar Plunge at Easton’s Beach on January 1, 2025.21st Annual A Wish Come True Polar Plunge at Easton’s Beach on January 1, 2025. Credit: Justin Walker21st Annual A Wish Come True Polar Plunge at Easton’s Beach on January 1, 2025. Credit: Justin Walker21st Annual A Wish Come True Polar Plunge at Easton’s Beach on January 1, 2025. Credit: Justin Walker21st Annual A Wish Come True Polar Plunge at Easton’s Beach on January 1, 2025. Credit: Justin Walker21st Annual A Wish Come True Polar Plunge at Easton’s Beach on January 1, 2025. Credit: Justin Walker21st Annual A Wish Come True Polar Plunge at Easton’s Beach on January 1, 2025. Credit: Justin Walker21st Annual A Wish Come True Polar Plunge at Easton’s Beach on January 1, 2025. Credit: Justin Walker21st Annual A Wish Come True Polar Plunge at Easton’s Beach on January 1, 2025. Credit: Justin WalkerAdam Littlefield. 21st Annual A Wish Come True Polar Plunge at Easton’s Beach on January 1, 2025. Credit: Justin Walker21st Annual A Wish Come True Polar Plunge at Easton’s Beach on January 1, 2025.
Justin Walker is a Newport County native who specializes in sports, portraits, weddings and events as a freelance photographer around New England. Justin has over a decade of experience starting in college covering high profile events, collegiate and professional sports in Washington, D.C. His photojournalism and freelance work can be seen in various local and national publications. Check out his work at justinlwalkerphotography.com!
More by Justin Walker
