Flora-Bama Polar Bear Dip 2026 | Gulf Coast Lifestyle | Meredith Folger Amon
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Gulf Coast Lifestyle • New Year’s Day Tradition
Flora-Bama Polar Bear Dip: Ringing in 2026 with a Gulf of Mexico Plunge
There are mornings on the Gulf Coast that feel pitch-perfect, even when the surf is cold enough to make you second-guess every life choice. New Year’s Day at the Flora-Bama Polar Bear Dip is one of them.
A bright blue sky, a cold Gulf, and a collective countdown
I went to the Flora-Bama yesterday to welcome 2026 the way a lot of locals do it, with a quick dip into the Gulf of Mexico and a lot of laughter on the shoreline. The air had that crisp, post-front edge, but the sun was high and clean, and the beach was packed with people wrapped in towels, costumes, and courage.
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