GALVESTON – The fourth annual Polar Plunge will take place Saturday, Jan. 31, at Lasker Park Community Pool in Galveston.

The event runs from 10 to 11:30 a.m., with the official plunge scheduled for 10:15 a.m. The pool and slide will stay open during the event for participants.

There will also be food, hot drinks, raffle prizes and photo opportunities with a polar bear.

Registration costs $30 per person and includes admission, unlimited slides into the pool and a long-sleeved T-shirt. People can register online or in person at Lasker Park Community Pool, 2016 43rd St.

The event is open to swimmers ages 5 and older. Participants are encouraged to bring their own towels.

Money raised from the Polar Plunge will support the Sea Turtles Swim Team and youth aquatics programs at the pool.

Photo credit: Landmark Aquatic