Once again,
Miami Beach is cracking down on spring break chaos. After its viral "
break up with Spring Break " campaign last year,
city officials are letting visitors know they won't tolerate "disorderly crowds, lawless behavior and violence" this season.
Ahead of this year's crowd , they released another video titled "
Spring Break Reality Check Miami Beach ," which features spring breakers in a mock reality show. The video details the city's DUI sobriety checkpoints, the $100 parking and the curfew. Do all Florida beaches have legislation similar to Miami Beach regarding spring break and consuming alcohol on the beach? Here's what to know before you pack your cooler and head out on your vacation.
What are Florida's laws regarding alcoholic beverages in public?
According to Florida's Open Container laws, the public consumption of alcohol is generally prohibited, which includes spaces such as parks, streets, or even beaches. Depending on where you are, you can be cited for possessing an open alcoholic beverage while in public. However,
Florida law firm HP Defenders writes that exceptions do exist, with certain beaches having designated areas where alcohol consumption is allowed.
Which Florida beaches allow alcohol during spring break months?
Can I consume alcohol in Florida State Parks?
For those wanting to ditch the crowds and head to a state park beach, keep in mind you'll have to ditch the alcoholic drinks. Alcoholic consumption is also
not permitted in public locations within any of the Florida state parks, including beaches, tubing/paddling areas, or first-come first-served picnicking areas. It is allowed in reserved overnight accommodations and covered picnic pavilions.
Where else is alcohol banned on Florida beaches during Spring Break?
Heads up for those heading to Panama City Beach for spring break — residents have already experienced a ban on booze in March for nine years. According to the city's ordinances, alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the beach during the popular spring break month. Enforced back in 2016, the ban was put in place after seeing
years of unruly crowds and upticks in violence .