A frosty New Year’s Day tradition was made even colder this year with an extra layer of snow as the L Street Brownies kicked off 2026 by jumping into the icy waters of Boston Harbor on Thursday morning.
The Brownies, the oldest “polar bear” club in the country, have been promoting health, family, and community for more than a century.
Their annual New Year’s Day Polar Plunge dates back over 100 years, drawing hundreds of brave participants each year. As usual, the group trekked from the L Street Tavern to the M Street Beach in Southie…