Los Angeles, United States - January 04, 2025 01/04/2025 09:45 am (GMT-0800) SANTA CLARITA, Calif. – To celebrate the new year, more than 100 people registered to plunge into frigid waters at the Santa Clarita Aquatics Center.The annual Polar Plunge marks the start of 2025 by offering locals a chance to plunge into the city of Santa Clarita's 45-degree pools. Julio Del Rio, Santa Clarita resident and participant, spoke with Key News Network on camera. Press release from the city of Santa Clarita: What better way to ring in the New Year than by taking the plunge into the icy waters at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center, presented by Kaiser Permanente. The City of Santa Clarita is excited to announce the return of the 13th annual Polar Plunge! Join us on Saturday, January 4, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Waterslide Pool, as participants take turns walking, wading or plunging into the 45-degree water! This event is a great opportunity for friends and families to brave the cold together and welcome the new year through one of the City’s most unique recreational events. After the plunge, lifeguards will pass out hot chocolate, coffee and donuts to warm you up! Kaiser Permanente will also be on-site giving out free beach towels to the first 100 participants. Every participant who takes the chilly plunge will also get their name added to the Polar Bear Club members list! Participants are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to the event. All items will be donated to the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry. Drone footage featured here has been reviewed and verified by Key News Network LLC. This aerial UAV footage is in compliance with, and conform to, FAA Part 107 guidelines. All operations were conducted by FAA-certificated Part 107 UAS pilot(s). Related information can be furnished upon request.