Events

New Year’s Day ‘Pelican Plunge’ at The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island

Say bye-bye to the past year (or two) and plunge into 2022 for the 6th Annual Pelican Plunge on Saturday, January 1st at The Boardwalk. Whether you dip, dive, flop, or leap into […]

Jared Williams

Add Get The Coast on Google

Say bye-bye to the past year (or two) and plunge into 2022 for the 6^th Annual Pelican Plunge on Saturday, January 1^stat The Boardwalk.

Whether you dip, dive, flop, or leap into the Gulf of Mexico, you’ll be freezin’ for a reason as 100% of the proceeds directly support children’s charities of The Emerald Coast Foundation.

The Pelican Plunge begins at 10:30am with hundreds of participants dashing into the water at 11:30am. Secure your ticket to partake in the New Year’s Day Post-Plunge Party at The Crab Trap restaurant on Okaloosa Island.

Tickets are $22 in advance, $30 day of.
All tickets include free cocoa & coffee, hot gumbo, costume contest, huge raffle, live music, and food & drink specials.
Weather is looking to be a balmy 74° on Saturday.

The Pelican Plunge directly benefits local children in need through The Emerald Coast Foundation. Last year, the event raised a total of $5,247.

Check out https://www.theboardwalkoi.com/pelicanplunge for more details & to register… remember, IT’S FOR THE KIDS!

PROMOTION

Join the conversation...Cancel reply

Continue reading 👇

Events

The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island adds new Columbus Day Weekend celebration to fall events lineup

Events

Sister Hazel headlines Rock by the Sea’s 20th anniversary at The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island

Sponsored

Al’s Beach Club & Burger Bar opens for the season with free weekly events on Okaloosa Island

Events

Spring Kite Festival returns to The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island with 100-foot kites, stunt demos

Roger L Schaeffer commented on Okaloosa County to begin developing a regulatory framework for data centers

“I will keep an open mind for now. Data Centers are complex and must be evaluated thoroughly before approving any applications. Our county officials must keep all the facts accurate...”

Respond

kathleen porter commented on Fort Walton Beach firefighters seek 343 volunteers to ring bell on 25th anniversary of 9/11

“How do you sign up for bell ringing or do we just show up day of?”

Violet commented on Okaloosa County to begin developing a regulatory framework for data centers

“If there is a data center built anywhere near my home, my home goes up for sale. We are currently living part-time in Fredericksburg, Virginia. You do not want these...”

Scott Schaeffler commented on WordroW: September 3, 2026

“2:34, 5 attempts”

Victoria Sellers commented on Suds N Cinema to host ‘Steel Magnolias’ screenings benefiting the Fort Walton Beach Library

“How fun!!”

Jim McSwain commented on Okaloosa commissioners to explore ‘penny sales tax initiative’ that could replace homestead property taxes

“This is the fly in the ointment. “It would not affect school district taxes, independent special districts, fire districts, non-ad valorem assessments, MSTUs or MSBUs.” Special Districts, fire districts, etc...”

James Keir Baughman Sr. commented on Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office to remove license plate reader cameras after statewide FDOT order

“It is shockingly past time to end these invasive citizen surveillance cameras. So many of us are stunned that our hired and elected officials were willing to abuse, even criminalize,...”

Teri Whittaker commented on Suds N Cinema to host ‘Steel Magnolias’ screenings benefiting the Fort Walton Beach Library

“What a great idea and such a wonderful way to honor Dolly! Love this!”

Sandee Paradisi commented on ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Niceville volleyball’s Kate Jannazo plays every rotation and is only getting more comfortable

“I what an outstanding young lady this Kate Jannazo is!!! Congratulations on all your accomplishments!”

Brooke Warrick commented on Fort Walton Beach Council votes to use cemetery funds to buy out $3.87 million deed restriction on City Hall property

“They should not be allowed to sell off the property. We do not need another hotel or apartment buildings. Behind city hall we have a neighborhood and city athletic fields....”