Spring break is here. Check out the scene in South Beach
By Al Diaz ,
Matias Ocner and
Devoun Cetoute
Spring break in Miami Beach officially kicked off Friday, with smaller party crowds than in years past, and more families lounging on the beaches.
Along with a noticeable downturn in crowd sizes, Miami Beach has continued its heavy, visible enforcement with dozens of police officers and barricades blocking streets.
Spring break isn’t completely gone in South Beach: Some young adults and college students still danced on the sidewalks and blasted the newest hits from speakers.
Spring breakers,Treasure M.. Bria F. and Samiyah Emani, dance on the sidewalk with Lala Torres, wearing feathers at left, in front of the Clevelander Hotel along Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, Florida on Friday, March 14, 2025. PHOTO BY AL DIAZ adiaz@miamiherald.com
Beachgoers spend time on South Beach during spring break on Friday, March 14, 2025, in Miami Beach, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
People make their way down Ocean Drive. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
A group of women dance next to The Clevelander. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Noah Breaux and Sydney Breaux, play in the sand while their parents Andre and Farris Breaux sunbathe, at left, during spring break 2025 on Miami Beach, Florida PHOTO BY AL DIAZ adiaz@miamiherald.com
Miami Beach Police Officers on watch along Ocean Drive during Spring Break 2025 on Miami Beach, PHOTO BY AL DIAZ adiaz@miamiherald.com
Miami Beach and South Miami Police Officers on watch along Ocean Drive during Spring Break 2025 on Miami Beach, PHOTO BY AL DIAZ adiaz@miamiherald.com
Otharin Liggins, 21, from Atlanta, blows a kiss and waves to the women walking along along Ocean Drive during spring break, Miami Beach, Florida on Friday, March 14, 2025. PHOTO BY AL DIAZ adiaz@miamiherald.com
Spring breaker Taylor Harvin dances on the sidewalk outside the in front of the Clevelander Hotel during Spring Break along Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, Florida on Friday, March 14, 2025. PHOTO BY AL DIAZ adiaz@miamiherald.com
Crista lights up a marijuana cigarette during Spring Break along Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, Florida on Friday, March 14, 2025. PHOTO BY AL DIAZ adiaz@miamiherald.com
Left to right, holding their pineapple drinks are Sanjay Davis, Lee Fortner, Cedrick Thomas, and Darius Bowie, of Mississippi, along Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, Florida PHOTO BY AL DIAZ adiaz@miamiherald.com
Police officers patrol traffic down Washington Avenue and 6th Street during spring break on Friday, March 14, 2025, in Miami Beach, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
This story was originally published March 14, 2025 at 9:43 PM.
Miami Herald Cops and Breaking News Reporter Devoun Cetoute covers a plethora of Florida topics, from breaking news to crime patterns. He was on the breaking news team that won a Pulitzer Prize in 2022. He’s a graduate of the University of Florida, born and raised in Miami-Dade. Theme parks, movies and cars are on his mind in and out of the office.
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