Nostalgia...tradition...whatever the reason people participate in events held at the historic FloraBama, it can be an interesting if not memorable experience. I usually prefer to be a spectator, especially on New Year's Day for the Annual Polar Bear Dip. There is just something fun about watching other people do crazy stuff. So, although you won't see me take the plunge into the Gulf of Mexico on the first day of the new year, I can offer some important "tips on the dip":
1. Arrive about an hour early for parking (the dip takes place at NOON annually).
2. Don't park on the side of the road in the sand...you will need a tow truck.
3. Bring cash, because if it's packed, it's usually CASH ONLY
