Make sure you do not miss these events over the Christmas holidays.The Yorkshire Coast has a number of unusual annual traditions for you to take part in or watch, this festive season, and many are to raise funds for charity.Events include a tug of war, fireworks, a raft race and much more.
![Start the New Year with a challenge- running into the winter waters at Scarborough South Beach! Registration begins at 10.30am near the Lions minibus, with judging of fancy dress costumes by The Mayor at 12.30pm. The Town Crier will begin the countdown at approximately 12:45pm and everyone who has the courage will race into the icy sea.](https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjgwMjNhNzcyLWQ2YjgtNGE2YS05ODIyLTI2MDYzZjljNzE4YTo2ODMwYTZjOC1mM2JhLTRjM2UtYjcwZS0zMTFlMDUyMzg5MDc=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. Scarborough New Year's Day Dip
Start the New Year with a challenge- running into the winter waters at Scarborough South Beach! Registration begins at 10.30am near the Lions minibus, with judging of fancy dress costumes by The Mayor at 12.30pm. The Town Crier will begin the countdown at approximately 12:45pm and everyone who has the courage will race into the icy sea. Photo: Richard Ponter
![On New Years day there will be the annual tug of war over the River Derwent starting at 11am. All participants are then invited to the Ye Olde Forge for food, music, raffle and waxing, all to raise money for charity.](https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjg1YmEwNDZkLTRhZDctNDdlMi1iNjFlLTBiNTVlMTQwZTYxZjoyOGNiMGU1Zi01ZDExLTQwYTAtODY4YS03OWNjZjMxMDIzNTA=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
6. Scarborough New Year Tug of War
On New Years day there will be the annual tug of war over the River Derwent starting at 11am. All participants are then invited to the Ye Olde Forge for food, music, raffle and waxing, all to raise money for charity. Photo: Richard Ponter
![Best viewed from Esplanade on South Cliff, there will be a fantastic fireworks display to celebrate the start of 2023. On the stroke of midnight, the six-minute display will start from behind the Scarborough Spa.](https://www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmVjOTI5MWEwLWExNDYtNDMxZC1hYzBlLWQzZmVkMGY0YWE3YzpiMGUxZGU1YS05N2JlLTQxNmUtYjBkNS0zYmExYTlkZTg4YTM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
7. Bonfire Night in Scarborough ..Cayton Fireworks folk enjoy!!!..094558l news
Best viewed from Esplanade on South Cliff, there will be a fantastic fireworks display to celebrate the start of 2023. On the stroke of midnight, the six-minute display will start from behind the Scarborough Spa. Photo: richard ponter