Date and Time
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Thomas Beach, Lake Calhoun
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Location
Thomas Ave. S and West Calhoun Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55417
map and directions
Download shuttle map (PDF)

Pre-registration Ice Cracking Party
hosted by Cowboy Slims
Friday, March 5, 2010
4 - 9 p.m.
Thomas Beach, Lake Calhoun
Minneapolis, MN 55410

Avoid long lines, turn in your pledges, register for a Plunge time slot, pick up your incentive prizes and enjoy the live entertainment! Come pre-register to take the Plunge and stay for the Ice Cracking Party, hosted by Cowboy Slims in our large, HEATED tent! It's a great way to beat the crowds on Saturday! Food and beverages will be sold. Ian Leonard will also be doing the weather LIVE from the Ice Cracking Party!

• 5 p.m. - Live FOX 9 broadcast with Ian Leonard
  
• 6 p.m. – The Brutes
• 7:30 p.m. - The Brian David Band

Day-Of Registration
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Thomas Beach, Lake Calhoun

If you didn't check in at pre-registration, make sure to check in at the day of registration.

The Minneapolis Plunge features a large, heated circus tent with many festivities inside. Plungers and spectators are encouraged to come early and stay late to enjoy the fun! The circus tent will feature:

• Live music from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
• Food and beverages
• A Kids' Corner
• Merchandise
• And more!

Parking and Shuttle Information
Download shuttle map (PDF)
A free bus shuttle for all participants and spectators, sponsored by Famous Dave's – Calhoun Square – will begin at 9 a.m. and continue through the end of the Plunge. Stops will be made at the following locations:

• Lake and Girard (near Famous Dave's and Cowboy Slims)
• Lagoon and Fremont (near Bar Abilene)
• Calhoun Square Executive Center Parking Lot
  3033 Excelsior Blvd
  Minneapolis, MN 55416
• Plunge Site - Thomas Beach, Lake Calhoun
  Upton Ave S and W Calhoun Minneapolis, MN 55410

Special Thanks
Hennepin County Sheriff's Deputy Association
Hennepin County Sheriff's Office and Dive Team
Metro Transit Police Department
Minneapolis Park Police Department
Minneapolis Police Department
Minneapolis Police Federation
University of Minnesota Police Department

Thanks to Slice of Ice Participants
Cowboy Slims

Plunger Tools
Plunge FAQ
Participant waiver (PDF)
Tips for first time plungers (PDF)
Plunge toolkit (PDF)
Team captain toolkit (PDF)
Plunge brochure (PDF)
Plunge poster (PDF)
Slice of Ice Challenge toolkit (PDF)

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