York Co. Polar Bear Plunge postponed to March 5

Update, Feb. 25: 

York County Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge has been postponed until Saturday, March 5 due to high water in the river.

Update, Feb. 4: 

The York County Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge has been postponed to Saturday. Feb. 27 due to hazardous conditions at the Susquehanna River, according to a news release.

Previously reported: 

Brave swimmers will again dip a toe or take a full plunge into the ice-cold Susquehanna River to raise money for the York County Special Olympics.

The 7th annual Polar Bear Plunge is scheduled for noon Saturday, Feb. 6, according to a news release.

Registration and sign-in for the plunge - "Freezin' for a Reason" - will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The event is at DONSCO Incorporated, 124 N. Front St. in Wrightsville, according to a news release.

Opening ceremonies will be at 10 a.m., followed by a costume parade and contest at 10:45, a chicken dance at 11:15, Golden Plunger Awards at 11:30 and lining up for the noon plunge at 11:45.

Find more information about the event at http://www.specialolympicsyorkcounty.org/plunge/.