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Photos: Hundreds take the plunge in Edmonds

Published 5:55 pm Friday, January 2, 2026

By Photos by Olivia Vanni

Jonni Ng runs into the water at Brackett’s Landing North during the 19th annual Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 in Edmonds, Washington. The plunge at Brackett’s Landing beach was started by Brian Taylor, the owner of Daphnes Bar. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Jonni Ng runs into the water at Brackett’s Landing North during the 19th annual Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 in Edmonds, Washington. The plunge at Brackett’s Landing beach was started by Brian Taylor, the owner of Daphnes Bar. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jonni Ng runs into the water at Brackett’s Landing North during the 19th annual Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in Edmonds, Washington. The plunge at Brackett’s Landing beach was started by Brian Taylor, the owner of Daphnes Bar. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Kaari Corbridge hugs her daughter Kajsa after running into the water at Brackett’s Landing North during the 19th annual Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
People march down Main Street making their way to Brackett’s Landing North to participate in the 19th annual Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
People line the Edmonds Waterfront Viewpoint at Brackett’s Landing North to watch the 19th annual Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Tiffany Teasdale takes a drink of whiskey after participating in the 19th annual Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
People in matching swim caps hold hands as they walk into the water at Brackett’s Landing North during the 19th annual Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 in Edmonds, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

People in Edmonds celebrated the new year Thursday by braving the cold during the 19th annual Polar Bear Plunge. Before the plunge, hundreds marched down Main Street to the traditional entry point at Brackett’s Landing North. Others lined the Edmonds Waterfront Viewpoint to watch from a drier vantage point. The plunge at Brackett’s Landing North was started by Brian Taylor, the owner of Daphnes Bar.

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