Bill Murray Look-a-Like Polar Bear Plunge

Need some enticing to sprint into cold Atlantic waters on the first day of 2018? Maybe the chance to win a prize—or just some laughs—with a costume based on your favorite Bill Murray character will do the trick. Arrive before noon for costume judging, take advantage of specials on liquid courage at restaurants and bars, and then take the plunge at 1:30 p.m. 1 Center St., Folly Beach. Monday, noon costume judging; 1:30 p.m. plunge. $5 costume contest entry. www.visitfolly.com