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Dewey Dunk draws a crowd
Business partnership holds annual New Year’s Day dip
Sunny skies and balmy temperatures welcomed participants of the seventh annual Dewey Dunk Jan. 1. ELLEN DRISCOLL PHOTOS
January 2, 2020
Sunny skies and balmy temperatures greeted hundreds of people who participated in the seventh annual Dewey Dunk Jan. 1.
The Dewey Business Partnership sponsors the annual event to raise money for events, including the Dewey Arts Festival and Great American Summer Celebration.
Sunny skies and balmy temperatures welcomed participants of the seventh annual Dewey Dunk Jan. 1. ELLEN DRISCOLL PHOTOS
A long line of dunkers waits to register.
Maddie Kuennen of Wilmington and Dewey Beach wore her finest piggy onesie for the event.
The Dewey Dunk is an annual family tradition for (l-r) Marcia Schieck, Nilos Sakellariou, Lily Sakellariou, Elizabeth Kane, Kathleen Kane, Gigi Sakellariou, Maggie Sakellariou, John Kane, Anne Kane and Kelly Sakellariou.
Dewey Business Partnership Executive Director Kellyann Palladino-Ranieri tells dunkers to line up at the cones.
Hundreds of dunkers and supporters enjoyed beautiful weather for a Jan. 1 dip in the ocean.
Lewes Fire Department marine rescue squad members wade in the water to make sure everyone is safe.
Dan Devine of Rehoboth says he barely feels the cold.
And they’re off!
The water was flat and calm the first day of 2020.
Some left the water quicker than they jumped in.
