Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MARCH 15, 2024 The 2024 JetBlue Shamrock Splash on Constitution Beach The sun shone on over 200 participants and spectators at Constitution Beach for Save the Harbor’s 14th annual JetBlue Shamrock Splash. Special to Th e Advocate O n Sunday, March 10th the clouds parted and the sun shone brightly on over 200 Splashers, Dashers and Spectators at the 14th Annual JetBlue Shamrock Splash on East Boston’s Constitution Beach. Altogether, the event raised $55,000 to support Save the Harbor/Save the Bay’s Better Beaches Program partnership with the Department of Conservation & Recreation, including at least $5,405 for South Boston events and programs. “On behalf of my colleagues at the State including our MBC CoChairs Senator Brendan Crighton and Rep. Adrian Madaro, I want to thank all of the splashers and fundraisers for your efWith temperatures hitting a balmy 50 degrees outside, hundreds of splashers cooled off in the 39-degree water of Boston Harbor to raise money for free kids and family programs all summer long. fort to support our beaches and community,” said Rep. Jessica Giannino, who was also participating in her fourth consecutive cold-water plunge with Save the Harbor. “We might have to sacrifice a bit of our comfort jumping into the 39-degree water, but it’s well worth it to have amazing programming on our Costume contest fi nalists, judged by Mix 104.1’s Kennedy Elsey and JetBlue’s Donnie Todd included Quint from Jaws, a Moose on the Loose and audience applause winners Josette Williams as “Sea Goddess” and Captain Allen Huang with his “Ohana New England Dragon Boat.” beaches for our youth, seniors, families and everyone to enjoy all summer long.” Kennedy Elsey from “Karson and Kennedy” on Mix 104.1 was the event MC for the 14th year in a row. She and JetBlue’s Donnie Todd judged the alSPLASH | SEE PAGE 10
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