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Big hair, tiny swimwear - the wildest 1980s spring break photos

Portrait of David Baratz David Baratz
March 10, 2026Updated March 11, 2026, 10:03 a.m. ET
Look back at the big hair, bold swimwear and all day party energy that made spring break in the 1980s unforgettable. College students from the East Coast enjoy 95 degree temperatures during Spring Break poolside, March 26, 1986 in Palm Springs, Calif.
Look back at the big hair, bold swimwear and all day party energy that made spring break in the 1980s unforgettable.
College students from the East Coast enjoy 95 degree temperatures during Spring Break poolside, March 26, 1986 in Palm Springs, Calif.
Bob Riha Jr, Getty Images
College students on Spring Break drink beer and cruise the streets of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
College students on Spring Break drink beer and cruise the streets of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
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Two women try to knock each other into the swimming pool with long poles during spring break at Summers' in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Two women try to knock each other into the swimming pool with long poles during spring break at Summers' in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
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Two teeange girls enjoy riding their beach tricycle along the hard-packed sand at Daytona Beach, Fla., during the 1983 Spring Break.
Two teeange girls enjoy riding their beach tricycle along the hard-packed sand at Daytona Beach, Fla., during the 1983 Spring Break.
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A young woman poses for a Spring Break crowd during a swimsuit contest in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
A young woman poses for a Spring Break crowd during a swimsuit contest in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
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Students indulge in binge drinking during Spring Break festivities in Daytona Beach.
Students indulge in binge drinking during Spring Break festivities in Daytona Beach.
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College students sunbathe on the beach in 1982 during Spring Break in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
College students sunbathe on the beach in 1982 during Spring Break in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Kevin Fleming, Corbis Via Getty Images
College students and other teenagers enjoy the sun and beach during Spring Break in 1986 at Daytona Beach, Fla.
College students and other teenagers enjoy the sun and beach during Spring Break in 1986 at Daytona Beach, Fla.
Robert Alexander, Getty Images
College students share a beer on a hotel patio during Spring Break 1983 in Daytona Beach, Fla.
College students share a beer on a hotel patio during Spring Break 1983 in Daytona Beach, Fla.
Robert Alexander, Getty Images
A policeman is seen at a poolside bar during Spring Break festivities in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
A policeman is seen at a poolside bar during Spring Break festivities in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Kevin Fleming, Corbis Via Getty Images
Spring Break in South Padre Island, Texas,March 1989.
Spring Break in South Padre Island, Texas,March 1989.
Steve Campbell, Houston Chronicle Via Getty Images
Rev. Fred Tondalo (L) passes out condoms and AIDS information to spring break students and others walking along the Florida State Road AIA strip in 1987.
Rev. Fred Tondalo (L) passes out condoms and AIDS information to spring break students and others walking along the Florida State Road AIA strip in 1987.
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Four young men with cases of beer, Key West, Fla.
Four young men with cases of beer, Key West, Fla.
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Toni Hill seeks some shade from the burning rays of the sun in the rear of this Pontiac as she talks with Matt Burnside on March 10, 1985
Toni Hill seeks some shade from the burning rays of the sun in the rear of this Pontiac as she talks with Matt Burnside on March 10, 1985
Tom Hand/Caller-Times File
Spring breakers at J.P. Luby park driving through flooded beaches on March 7, 1987.
Spring breakers at J.P. Luby park driving through flooded beaches on March 7, 1987.
Cynthia Alvarez/Caller-Times Fil
(left to right) Lisa Bevins, Laura Busby and Leigh Busby from University of Texas in Austin enjoy spring break March 16, 1988.
(left to right) Lisa Bevins, Laura Busby and Leigh Busby from University of Texas in Austin enjoy spring break March 16, 1988.
Rob Harrill/Caller-Times File
Texas Tech fraternity brothers brought a portable bar to the beach for spring break March 10, 1985.
Texas Tech fraternity brothers brought a portable bar to the beach for spring break March 10, 1985.
Tom Hand/Caller-Times File
This car was decked out for spring break on March 11, 1984.
This car was decked out for spring break on March 11, 1984.
Tom Hand/Caller-Times File
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