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Finally, midterms are over and a relaxing weekend would do some good…or maybe a weeklong vacation would be better. Spring Break, perhaps? How about the Coca-Cola Beach on South Padre Island?
Starting March 7, South Padre Island and Coca-Cola will once again partner to renew a 15-year collaboration to create another three-week of fun experience for college students from across the country. Five acres of beachfront will be dedicated for students to lay freely and relax, or join in the many activities planned throughout the period.
“Non-stop action” will be many events from music played by the hottest DJs to prize winners of dance contests. The events and free entertainment will run 18 days straight from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. with 17 staff workers helping to create a fun experience at SPI.
Current violence across the border has concerned many who worry about the effect on tourism, but Coca-Cola is working directly with the Visitor’s Bureau and police department at South Padre Island to create a “safe experience for students.”
By and large, the more than 2,880 songs played each day and 15,000 free bottles of Coca-Cola will serve to help loosen those tightly knotted muscles. Bring in the 18-wheelers of supplies and equipment to SPI!
Although this is one of the biggest parties for college students to enjoy, many Broncs at UTPA were not aware of Coca-Cola Beach.
“I’ve never heard of it,” said Brenda Garcia, a junior education major, “because I never go to the beach during Spring Break.”
The rest of her five friends agreed and began explaining that although they were the kind of people to go out and party, the crowded beach isn’t their “thing.”
“We’ll go when nobody is there,” said Gracie Samaniego, a junior in nursing.
Carlo Azcueta, a freshman majoring in chemistry, was about the only person who’s heard about the big bash.
“But I know I can’t go because of my parents,” he said. “I’d go, though, just to say that I went.”
Sounds like it would be a good idea to attend. With classes ending tomorrow, a week without work or dealing with last-minute homework assignments, get some sun after long months of cold weather.
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