Coney Island's New Year's Day Polar Bear Plunge
GPTKB entity
Statements (66)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:event
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Coney_Island_Polar_Bear_Club
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| gptkbp:attracts |
thousands of spectators
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| gptkbp:average_temperature |
cold water
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| gptkbp:can_lead_to |
post-event celebrations
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| gptkbp:challenges |
braving cold temperatures
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| gptkbp:charity |
various charities
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| gptkbp:climate_impact |
influenced by weather patterns
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| gptkbp:community_events |
yes
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| gptkbp:community_support |
strong community support
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| gptkbp:costume_design |
various costumes worn by participants
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
part of local culture
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| gptkbp:encourages |
participation from all ages
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| gptkbp:encourages_health |
promotes physical fitness
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| gptkbp:environmental_initiatives |
promotes awareness of ocean health
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| gptkbp:event_participation |
often covered by media
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| gptkbp:events |
post-plunge parties
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
brave participants
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| gptkbp:featured_in |
gptkb:documentaries
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| gptkbp:first_held |
1903
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
over a century old
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Coney Island's New Year's Day Polar Bear Plunge
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| gptkbp:inspired_by |
New Year's traditions
winter swimming traditions |
| gptkbp:involves |
jumping into the ocean
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| gptkbp:involves_families |
family-friendly event
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| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
early 20th century
local residents hot beverages |
| gptkbp:is_prominent_in |
Coney Island events calendar
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| gptkbp:is_promoted_by |
gptkb:cultural_exchange
gptkb:social_interaction environmental stewardship healthy lifestyles local tourism team participation winter sports awareness |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Coney_Island,_New_York
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
local news outlets
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| gptkbp:notable_appearance |
occasionally includes celebrities
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| gptkbp:often_features |
live music
local artists fireworks displays |
| gptkbp:often_have |
community outreach programs
food vendors community booths photo opportunities |
| gptkbp:often_includes |
family activities
costume contests safety briefings community speeches |
| gptkbp:part_of |
Coney Island winter events
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| gptkbp:participants |
polar bear plungers
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| gptkbp:post_event_traditions |
sharing stories and photos
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| gptkbp:promotes |
community spirit
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| gptkbp:purpose |
charity fundraising
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| gptkbp:registration |
yes
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| gptkbp:safety_measures |
lifeguards present
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| gptkbp:social_media_presence |
active on social media
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| gptkbp:sponsorship |
local businesses
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| gptkbp:takes_place_in |
January 1
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| gptkbp:tradition |
New Year's Day celebration
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| gptkbp:volunteers |
community volunteers
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| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
often cold and windy
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Coney_Island_Historic_District
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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