Spring Break

I'm glad to see some discouragement for this ridiculous tradition. Wouldn't it be great if the "tradition" was to help people who are struggling in their home communities. From Morning Brew "Heavy is the head that wears the “It’s a bad day to be a beer” hat. Spring break party hub Miami Beach has created an anti-tourism ad and rules to try to deter rowdy college kids from clogging up its beaches this year during spring break season, which starts this week. During two high-traffic weekends, Miami Beach said it would institute $100 parking fees for nonresidents, curfews, DUI checkpoints, beach closures, bag checks, and a much heavier police presence. The city even made a pointed video asking spring breakers to come back only when they’ve grown up a little. The Unwelcome to Miami message comes after the city said it’s seen a rise in violence over the last few years. In 2023, there were two fatal shootings during spring break. Not everyone wants to boot breakers: Civil rights advocates argue the restrictions are an overreaction largely targeting Black visitors, who have increasingly started vacationing in the area over the last 20 years. Meanwhile, some business owners say the regulations are throttling their income as spring break is one of the busiest times of the year. The discouragements might not matter…United Airlines expects this to be the busiest spring break ever, with 21+ million passengers flying from March 8 to April 21.—MM"