The time of the year is here for students to kick back, relax and enjoy a week off as Spring Break approaches.
South Padre Island, one of the Rio Grande Valley’s biggest attractions, will be the destination for thousands of college and high school students in search of a good time, good music and good people. Texas Week is March 13-17.
“South Padre Island is very inviting to everyone,” Mayor Barry Patel said. “The Rio Grande Valley is our bread and butter. We are a very welcoming community. … We want them to come here, we want them to have a good time and we want them to be safe.”
Clayton’s Beach Bar and Grill, which boasts the title of “The Biggest Beach Bar in Texas,” will host many top artists in hip-hop and electronic dance music all Spring Break long.
The action at Clayton’s Beach Bar and Grill kicks off Saturday when Russ takes the stage. On March 13, DJ Skribble will headline Inertia Tours Party. Lil Wayne and special guest Migos will be live in concert on March 14 for Lil Wayne’s Spring Break Beach Bash.
Kodak Black and 21 Savage are scheduled to perform on March 16. Kodak Black is due in court on Friday. Published reports say the rapper was arrested for allegedly violating probation.
On its Facebook page last Thursday, Clayton’s announced: “We have confirmed with management that he “Will” get out and his situation does not affect Spring Break South Padre 2017.”
Rae Sremmurd and Clinton Sparks will perform March 18, Lil Yachty on March 19, and Lil Uzi Vert closes out the action in concert March 25.
Tickets range from $20 to $135 and can be purchased at claytonsbeachbar.com.
As part of its Mega Beach Party, which began last Saturday and runs through March 26, Clayton’s Beach Bar and Grill will host a series of free concerts and events featuring various artists. The daily event lasts from noon to 6 p.m.
Ultimate Music Experience 2017 (UME) runs from Wednesday through Saturday at Clayton’s. The action starts with a pre-party March 15 headlined by BORGORE, followed by Marshmello headlining on March 16, Tiesto on March 17 and Zedd will close out the show as the final headliner March 18.
The complete lineup for UME 2017 is stacked with heavyweights from around the globe, according to its website.
UME offers daily tickets as well as three-day tickets. Single-day tickets cost $40 to $50, while the three-day tickets range from $129.95-$249.95. Tickets can be purchased at umesouthpadre.com.
Last Wednesday, the South Padre Island City Council conducted a workshop in which some residents called for stricter regulations on Spring Break activities.
However, Clayton Brashear, the owner of Clayton’s Beach Bar and Grill, said students have been studying and deserve the 10-day break that is Texas Week.
“They’ve been studying for four months. They need to go out there and sow their oats on the beach,” Brashear said. “When you guys were younger, you did it, too; this is regular stuff. There’s 10 days of Spring Break. That’s what it’s about, except it brings $30 million to South Padre Island. That’s how we live.”
2017 Rock Star Beach Club is one of the events looking to draw crowds this Spring Break. Located behind Isla Grand Resort, formerly the home of the Coca-Cola Beach Party, the beach club will host daily events, celebrity guests, DJs and performing artists with contests and giveaways from noon to 5 p.m. 2 Chainz is scheduled to perform on Wednesday, Cole Swindell will perform March 15 and Cash Cash will take the Rock Star Beach Club stage March 22.
