DECATUR â Who said you need a bunch of water to take a plunge?
In a world dealing with COVID restrictions, snow, rain and other water sources have proven to be viable alternatives to the annual Polar Plunge.
The Special Olympicsâ event, in which donors gather together for a dip in Lake Decatur, would normally take place on the first Saturday in March. However, with the lingering worries of COVID-19, Polar Plunge organizers have moved the event online and are asking participants to Plunge at Home.
âWeâve seen some really cool stuff, some inventive reasons to be freezing for a reason,â said Vanessa L. Duncan, Special Olympics Illinois Region I assistant director of development. Picture and videos show plunges involving water slides, dunk tanks and cooler cakes.Â
The top places to see Christmas lights and other holiday displays in Dallas-Fort Worth
Find sparkling displays and attractions across North Texas.
Friends take a selfie at Vitruvian Lights at Vitruvian Park.(Juan Figueroa / Staff photographer)
Driving around looking at Christmas lights is a great way to stay socially distant and catch some cheer. So it’s a good thing that the holidays in Dallas-Fort Worth are always bright with sparkling light displays. Old favorites are returning some with upgrades and there’s a handful of new drive-through displays. Here’s a roundup of places to gawk at holiday lights and some other visuals that might jingle your bells.