We Did It

Death toWinter

March 22, 2026 — We plunged.

Fargo Beach • Chicago, IL

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The 2026 Plunge

On March 22, brave souls gathered at 7522 N Eastlake Terrace, scrawled their grievances against winter on the Wall of Winter Grievances, burned them in a bonfire, then marched behind bagpiper Mr. Conor Kelly straight into the frigid waters of Lake Michigan at Fargo Beach.

Afterwards, everyone warmed up with food, drink, and the My Sauna Club sauna truck. Winter didn't stand a chance.

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Polar Plunge

We charged into Lake Michigan and showed winter who's boss

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Bagpipes

Marched to the lake led by Mr. Conor Kelly

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Sauna Truck

Warmed up courtesy of My Sauna Club

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Bonfire

Burned our winter grievances and toasted to spring

The Ritual

Burn the Grievances

Winter grievances go up in flames. Good riddance.

Your Host Your host, yelling at winter in a speedo on the frozen shores of Lake Michigan
The man, the myth, the speedo
Organizer & Chief Winter Antagonist
Joined by
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Denis
Co-Host
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Linda
Co-Host

See You Next Year

Thanks to everyone who came out and showed winter what's what. Stay tuned for Death to Winter 2027.