What Orange Crush Means: Why This Weekend Still Controls the Culture

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What Orange Crush Means: Why This Weekend Still Controls the Culture

Orange Crush Weekend isn’t a flyer. It isn’t a venue. It isn’t a trend someone can recreate.

It’s a cultural tradition that spans cities, generations, and communities — and in 2026, that tradition expands across two full weekends with a curated, multi-city lineup designed to move with the culture itself.

From nightlife to daytime activations, from the beach to the block, Orange Crush remains the center point of HBCU Spring Break energy because it was built that way — intentionally.

This year’s format reflects that evolution.

🔶 ORANGE CRUSH 2026 — TWO-WEEKEND CULTURAL RUN

WEEKEND ONE | APRIL 10–12

Thursday

  • Kickoff Night Experiences

  • Opening DJ Sets

  • Artist Showcases

  • Alumni + Student Meetups

Friday

  • Major Nightlife Events

  • Celebrity Host Appearances

  • Artist Performances

  • Signature Orange Crush party atmosphere

Saturday

  • Daytime Culture Activations

  • Beach-adjacent energy & fan meetups

  • DJ Takeovers

  • Official daytime-only experiences

WEEKEND TWO | APRIL 16–19

Thursday

  • Industry & Influencer Arrivals

  • Media Content Drops

  • Nightlife Warm-Ups

Friday

  • Headline Club Performances

  • Celebrity Hosts

  • Artist Sets

  • High-capacity nightlife energy

Saturday

  • Daytime activations

  • Culture-forward experiences

  • Music, vendors, curated crowd environments

Sunday — THE FINALE

  • Crush The Block Festival

  • Car, Bike, Jeep & Truck Show

  • Celebrity Basketball Game

  • Live Performances

  • Pool Party Experience

  • All-day block party + grand finale energy

Orange Crush isn’t something that gets handed around.

It’s something that moves where leadership moves.

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🍊 ORANGE CRUSH FESTIVAL® TOUR 2026

Miami (Mar 13–16) • Savannah/Tybee (Apr 9–18) • Allenhurst (Apr 19) • Atlanta (May 24–31) • Jacksonville (Jun 19–21)

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ORANGE CRUSH FESTIVAL® TOUR 2026

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Allenhurst • CRUSH THE BLOCK®

April 19, 2026 • 258 Linda Loop SE • Truck/Jeep/Car & Bike Show • Pool Party • ATV Trail Ride

Car & Bike ShowATV Trail RidePool Party
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Miami targetMar 15, 2026
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Savannah Week 1 (unpermitted)Apr 11, 2026
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Tybee/Savannah Week 2 (permitted)Apr 18, 2026
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Atlanta targetMay 24, 2026
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Jacksonville targetJun 19, 2026
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ORANGE CRUSH FESTIVAL® TOUR 2026

PartyPlugMikey presents the ORANGE CRUSH FESTIVAL® Tour — March–June 2026. Includes TYBEE BEACH BASH (Apr 18, 2026) + the full tour run.

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MIAMI • Mar 13–16 SAVANNAH/TYBEE • Apr 9–18 ALLENHURST • Apr 19 ATLANTA • May 24–31 JACKSONVILLE • Jun 19–21

MIAMI • Mar 15 (Yacht Party)

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SAVANNAH Week 1 • Apr 11 (Unpermitted)

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TYBEE/SAV Week 2 • Apr 18 (Permitted)

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ATLANTA • May 24

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JACKSONVILLE • Jun 19

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Tour Dates March • Miami April • Savannah/Tybee Apr 19 • Allenhurst May • Atlanta June • Jacksonville

Official Tour Lineup (by date)

ORANGE CRUSH FESTIVAL® TOUR 2026: ORANGE CRUSH® SPRING BREAK (South Beach Miami) • ORANGE CRUSH® TYBEE (Savannah/Tybee) • CRUSH THE MIC™ • FREAKNIK ’26 • ABC ’26 • ORANGE CRUSH FESTIVAL® TYBEE • CRUSH THE BLOCK® • CRUSH® ATLANTA • ORANGE CRUSH® JUNETEENTH (Jax).

ORANGE CRUSH® SPRING BREAK — SOUTH BEACH MIAMI, FL

March 13–16, 2026

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ORANGE CRUSH® TYBEE — SAVANNAH / TYBEE ISLAND, GA

April 9–18, 2026

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CRUSH THE BLOCK® — 258 Linda Loop SE, Allenhurst GA

Sunday • April 19, 2026

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CRUSH® ATLANTA — May 24–31, 2026

Crush’Lanta Pool Party Part 1 (May 24) + Part 2 (May 30)

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ORANGE CRUSH® JUNETEENTH — JACKSONVILLE, FL

June 19–21, 2026

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TYBEE BEACH GA • Apr 18 • Near Tybee Pier & Pavilion + Hotel Tybee Parking Lot (31328)

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MARCH | MIAMI

South Beach Miami Spring Break • March 13–16, 2026

CRUSH Miami Spring Break Mansion 2K26 - Saturday March 14 11PM-4AM

CRUSH® MIAMI • Mansion Pool Party (Alt Flyer)

Saturday • March 14 • 11PM–4AM

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Orange Crush Miami Spring Break Yacht Party - Sunday March 15 2026 9PM-Midnight

ORANGE CRUSH® MIAMI • Yacht Party

Sunday • March 15 • 9PM–Midnight

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APRIL | SAVANNAH / TYBEE

April 9–18, 2026 • Henry St Bistro (1308 Montgomery St) + Tybee Beach

BACP Big A** College Party - April 10 @ Henry St Bistro

BACP • Big A** College Party

April 10 • Henry St Bistro • Savannah

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DNN Damn Near Naked Party - Sat 4.11.26 @ Henry St Bistro 9PM-3AM

DNN • Damn Near Naked Party

Saturday • Apr 11 • 9PM–3AM • Henry St Bistro

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CRUSH THE MIC - April 16 @ Henry St Bistro

CRUSH THE MIC™

April 16 • Henry St Bistro • Savannah

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Freaknik 26 - Friday April 17 @ Henry St Bistro Doors Open 9PM

FREAKNIK ’26

Friday • Apr 17 • Doors Open 9PM • Henry St Bistro

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Freaknik 26 @ Henry St Bistro - Friday 4/17/2026

FREAKNIK ’26 (Alt Flyer)

Friday • Apr 17 • 9PM–3AM • Henry St Bistro

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Orange Crush Festival Tybee Beach Bash - April 18 2026

ORANGE CRUSH FESTIVAL® TYBEE • Beach Bash

Saturday • Apr 18 • Near Tybee Pier & Pavilion + Hotel Tybee Parking Lot (31328)

Posh (Tybee)
ABC 26 Anything Butt Clothes - Saturday April 18 2026 @ Henry St Bistro 9PM-3AM

ABC ’26 • Anything Butt Clothes

Saturday • Apr 18 • 9PM–3AM • Henry St Bistro

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ABC 26 Beach After Party - Saturday April 18 2026 @ Henry St Bistro 1308 Montgomery St

ABC ’26 • Official ORANGE CRUSH Beach After Party (Alt Flyer)

Saturday • Apr 18 • Henry St Bistro

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CRUSH THE BLOCK | ALLENHURST

Sunday • April 19, 2026 • 258 Linda Loop SE, Allenhurst GA

Crush The Block - Sun April 19th - 258 Linda Loop SE Allenhurst, GA

CRUSH THE BLOCK®

Truck/Car/Jeep/ATV • Trail Ride • Block Party • Concert + more

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MAY | ATLANTA

CRUSH® ATLANTA • May 24–31, 2026

JUNE | JACKSONVILLE

ORANGE CRUSH® JUNETEENTH • June 19–21, 2026

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