In recent years Gulf Shores has been a popular Spring Break destination, attracting many young adults from all over the country.  This year during Spring Break, a ban was set against drinking on the beach.  The ban has greatly affected Spring Break in Gulf Shores.  On March 16th, the drinking ban took effect.  This is also the same week Alabama University has Spring Break.

“Even though it is looked down upon, drinking is sadly a major part of many college students’ Spring Break whether people like it or not,” says Shawn Ogden, a sophomore at Alabama, “The ban forced us to take our parties elsewhere.”  Before the ban was placed, the beaches were heavily populated with Spring Breakers around spots such as Sea N’ Suds and The Hangout.

 Thursday after the ban was set, the beach was cleared of spring breakers.  “Once there were less partiers on the beach it became more relaxing,” says Chris Broulliette, a parent who traveled to Gulf Shores this year.

Once there was no more drinking allowed on the beach, spring breakers were forced to take their parties either to a condo or clubs.  This new ban sent spring breakers away from the beaches allowing others to relax.  The ban is set to be raised after the month of March when the spring breakers have returned to their normal lives.