Ahead of "Senior Skip Day" and Spring Break, the New Smyrna Beach Police Department is establishing a Special Event Zone, which allows for increased fines and higher penalties for those in violation of certain safety provisions.

The New Smyrna Beach Police Department is establishing a special event zone for Thursday, March 13, 2025, after an unpermitted event was announced. Hundreds of Central Florida teens are planning to make their way to the city for Senior Skip Day.

Police in New Smyrna Beach are warning residents about an unsanctioned event that could bring huge crowds. "It was a shock — you never expect to be stopped at an airport without doing anything wrong," she confessed.

New Smyrna Beach Police caught wind of "senior skip day" among high school students. Now, they are making plans to ensure things don't get out of hand.