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New Year's Day Evergreen Lake Plunge An Icy Success

EVERGREEN, Colo. (CBS4) - After some uncertainty surrounding the event, the 2018 New Year's Day Evergreen Lake Plunge was a success!

The Evergreen Park & Recreation District decided on Thursday afternoon to have the New Year's Day plunge at the lake after considering moving the annual event indoors due to warm weather.

Evergreen Lake Plunge 2018
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The 2017 plunge was cancelled twice due to warm weather and unsafe conditions, to the disappointment of many.

PHOTO GALLERY: 2018 New Year's Day Evergreen Lake Plunge

Evergreen Lake Plunge 2018
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The Lake Plunge is not only hilarious, it's a fundraiser for Drive Smart and the special needs program in Evergreen.

Evergreen Lake Plunge 2018
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The lake opened for ice skating for the season on Friday.

LINK: Evergreen Lake Plunge

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