Record number of jumpers celebrate 2023 with Evergreen Lake Plunge
A record number of jumpers took the plunge in Evergreen Lake as Colorado crossed into 2023 on Sunday. The Evergreen Lake Plunge sponsored by Buffalo Park Dentistry far exceeded previous entries willing to leap into the new year.
People dressed up, or down, to enjoy a dip in the near-freezing water. There were crazy costumes and brief bathing suits as people challenged themselves to take the plunge.
PHOTO GALLERY: Evergreen Lake Plunge 2023
A total of 423 leapers from all over the Denver metro area signed up to jump.
Active4All Evergreen Foundation runs the event to raise money for programs like the "Inspire" special needs program at Evergreen Park and Recreation District that helps kids with disabilities get out. This year with sponsorships and plungers the organization raised nearly $30,000 said President Dr. John DuRussel.
CBS News Colorado's Alan Gionet is part of the organization and hosts the festivities every year.
"It was an awesome day and everybody had a ton of fun," he said. "We'll be back in 2024!"