You can now listen Fox News articles. Tybee Island, Georgia is preparing to welcome back its controversial “Orange Crush’ music festival this weekend as thousands of revelers flood the beach town. “THE BIGGEST BEACH BASH IS BACKWARDS!” Orange Crush’s Instagram page posted the following: “Official Dates April 17TH-19TH Tybee Island.” “Concerts, Greeks, Parties, Car & Bike Shows and Live Celebrities. Over 50k people expected. In 2024, there were 54 arrests during Orange Crush and 26 in 2023. In 2024, there were 54 arrests and in 2023, 26. “Rest assured we have heard you, and public safety will always remain our top priority,” Tybee Island Police Department Captain. Emory Randolph, when asked by Fox News Digital about residents’ concerns regarding the upcoming weekend festivities, said in a written statement. “This phenomenon struck home just over a month ago, when a beach party that was not permitted was interrupted by gunfire. As we near the return of Crush Reloaded members of our online and local communities have expressed their concerns. “CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE US NEWSBeginning Thursday, the police said that residents and guests will see “an abundance of law enforcement officers” from various state- and local-level agencies converge on the island. “To maintain order police will also launch a road safety checking point on Highway 80. They will also create emergency lanes along the main roads, and close the parking lots at 14th and 16th Streets. Randolph said. Residents and guests can play their part by being kind, obeying the laws, and following all instructions from emergency personnel. Together, we can make the island a safer place to live and work. “WATCH: Teen Takeover in Georgia captured on cameraORANGE CRUSH 2025: GEORGIA SURF TOWN APPROVES PERMIT for SPRING BREAK FESTIVAL UNDERTAKEN CERTAIN CONDITIONSThe decision came at a time when nationwide teen takeovers are spreading. The event was moved to Jacksonville in 2021, citing the event’s website, due to “lack of resources, limited parking and political injustices.” The event moved to Jacksonville, Florida in June 2021 “due to lack of resources, limited parking and political injustices,” according a story on Jacksonville.com citing the event’s website.
