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Yahoo
27-04-2025
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Boca Bash roars back as Florida's wildest floating party
About 6,000 to 10,000 revelers gather in their boats on a lake in Florida for the boozy Boca Bash on the last Sunday of April each year. The party is an annual celebration on Lake Boca Raton, along Florida's southeastern coast. The rave attracts people from near and far for the massive boating and drinking extravaganza. The event sells no tickets, and guests are given few instructions – just show up, and remember a floaty. The City of Boca Raton told Fox News Digital that it has no official involvement in putting on the party, but collaborates with community partners, like the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), to "ensure the safety of all attendees and protect our waterways." Boca Bash Boat Garbage Dumpers Face 'Imminent' Arrests As Florida Authorities Look To 'Send A Message' According to the Palm Beach Post, the annual, spring break-like event in Boca Raton has always been held during the last week of April. It started in 2007, when party seekers showed up even though officials had canceled the event. Read On The Fox News App Since then, thousands of party animals have flocked to Lake Boca Raton's shoulder-length deep waters. The 2018 Boca Bash turned tragic when 32-year-old Francis Roselin, of West Palm Beach, drowned. His friend, Strogoff Prevot, told WPTV in 2018 that their group had traveled to a sandbar. When Prevot turned around while swimming, Roselin had disappeared. Prevot swam back to the boat to look for Roselin while his friends found police officers and reported Roselin missing. Boozy Boca Bash Partiers Dump Heaps Of Garbage Into Atlantic As Over A Dozen Arrested In Annual Aquatic Rave Marine units, along with a police helicopter, Ocean Rescue and the Coast Guard, began a search, but they were unable to find the 32-year-old, police said. A swimmer later discovered Roselin at the bottom of the Intracoastal Waterway. The Boca Raton Police Department later announced that Roselin had drowned. His girlfriend, Tamekia Rich, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Boca Raton, alleging negligence on the city's part for failing to control the crowds and failing to provide adequate supervision of the water. The city countered, saying that it had not hosted the Boca Bash. WATCH: Boca Bash revelers caught dumping trash in the water Viral drone footage in 2024 captured two teenagers, 15 and 16, hefting two trash bins filled with bottles and other plastics over the railing of their fishing vessel as they sped away from the boozy gathering on April 28, 2024. As the boat of partiers zooms away into the choppy waters of the Boca Raton inlet, the video pans out to the spread of debris left floating in their wake. Footage from the front of the boat shows the teens waving and laughing. The video prompted outrage and the Boca Bash's Facebook page wrote that they were "angered and disturbed by these actions." "Once the video was posted, we quickly got to work with the community to discover who the owner of the boat was and who was on the vessel in this particular instance committing an egregious act," they wrote. The two teens turned themselves in to police and face third-degree felony charges for causing pollution "so as to harm or injure human health or welfare, animal, plant or aquatic life or property," the Miami Herald reported. One of the boy's parents issued an emailed statement to The Palm Beach Post through a spokesperson. "We take responsibility for caring for our oceans and our community very seriously, and we are extremely saddened by what occurred last weekend at Boca Bash," the family wrote. "We want to extend our sincerest apologies to everyone who has been impacted and rightfully upset by what occurred." Fox News' Chris Eberhart contributed to this article source: Boca Bash roars back as Florida's wildest floating party
Fox News
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Boca Bash roars back as Florida's wildest floating party
About 6,000 to 10,000 revelers gather in their boats on a lake in Florida for the boozy Boca Bash on the last Sunday of April each year. The party is an annual celebration on Lake Boca Raton, along Florida's southeastern coast. The rave attracts people from near and far for the massive boating and drinking extravaganza. The event sells no tickets, and guests are given few instructions – just show up, and remember a floaty. The City of Boca Raton told Fox News Digital that it has no official involvement in putting on the party, but collaborates with community partners, like the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), to "ensure the safety of all attendees and protect our waterways." According to the Palm Beach Post, the annual, spring break-like event in Boca Raton has always been held during the last week of April. It started in 2007, when party seekers showed up even though officials had canceled the event. Since then, thousands of party animals have flocked to Lake Boca Raton's shoulder-length deep waters. The 2018 Boca Bash turned tragic when 32-year-old Francis Roselin, of West Palm Beach, drowned. His friend, Strogoff Prevot, told WPTV in 2018 that their group had traveled to a sandbar. When Prevot turned around while swimming, Roselin had disappeared. Prevot swam back to the boat to look for Roselin while his friends found police officers and reported Roselin missing. Marine units, along with a police helicopter, Ocean Rescue and the Coast Guard, began a search, but they were unable to find the 32-year-old, police said. A swimmer later discovered Roselin at the bottom of the Intracoastal Waterway. The Boca Raton Police Department later announced that Roselin had drowned. His girlfriend, Tamekia Rich, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Boca Raton, alleging negligence on the city's part for failing to control the crowds and failing to provide adequate supervision of the water. The city countered, saying that it had not hosted the Boca Bash. WATCH: Boca Bash revelers caught dumping trash in the water Viral drone footage in 2024 captured two teenagers, 15 and 16, hefting two trash bins filled with bottles and other plastics over the railing of their fishing vessel as they sped away from the boozy gathering on April 28, 2024. As the boat of partiers zooms away into the choppy waters of the Boca Raton inlet, the video pans out to the spread of debris left floating in their wake. Footage from the front of the boat shows the teens waving and laughing. The video prompted outrage and the Boca Bash's Facebook page wrote that they were "angered and disturbed by these actions." "Once the video was posted, we quickly got to work with the community to discover who the owner of the boat was and who was on the vessel in this particular instance committing an egregious act," they wrote. The two teens turned themselves in to police and face third-degree felony charges for causing pollution "so as to harm or injure human health or welfare, animal, plant or aquatic life or property," the Miami Herald reported. One of the boy's parents issued an emailed statement to The Palm Beach Post through a spokesperson. "We take responsibility for caring for our oceans and our community very seriously, and we are extremely saddened by what occurred last weekend at Boca Bash," the family wrote. "We want to extend our sincerest apologies to everyone who has been impacted and rightfully upset by what occurred."
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
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Boca Bash 2025: 5 things to know about party on Lake Boca - Boating, booze and bikinis
Boca Bash is an annual, unofficial boating party held on Lake Boca Raton in Florida. What started as a private birthday celebration in the early 2000s, has transformed into one of the most talked-about gatherings on South Florida's waters. The event is known for its floating crowds, loud music, inflatable floats, and party atmosphere. It's not organized by any official group, but it draws thousands of boaters, jet skiers, and partygoers every year, many of whom travel from across the state. Held on the last Sunday of April, Boca Bash has become both a South Florida tradition and a growing concern for local officials due to safety and environmental issues. Boca Bash is traditionally held on the last Sunday of April. In 2025, this falls on April 27. Participants are encouraged to plan ahead, as the event draws large crowds and increased law enforcement presence. Boca Bash began in 2007 as a birthday celebration for local resident Rockey Rossi, organized by his friends Brad Geisen and Scott McCure. Despite initial cancellation requests from the city, the event proceeded and has since grown into a massive gathering, drawing up to 10,000 attendees annually Boca Bash is known for its lively atmosphere, featuring a mix of boats, jet skis, kayaks, and paddleboards. Participants often engage in partying, dancing, and drinking, with the event being described as "boozing and bikinis" While drinking on the water is legal in Florida, operating a vessel under the influence is not. In 2024, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) made 16 arrests during Boca Bash, primarily for boating under the influence. Law enforcement agencies emphasize safety due to the high risk of accidents and altercations during the event. The 2024 Boca Bash faced criticism after a video surfaced showing attendees dumping trash into the ocean. The FWC investigated the incident, highlighting concerns about environmental damage and the importance of protecting Florida's waterways. More: 'The world is watching this' top Florida wildlife official says about Boca Bash trash dumping Lake Boca is not very deep and water in many parts is only knee- or shoulder-high, which is good for those who might fall in. However, it is not easy to anchor because boats often find nothing to grip except soft sand. Boats can often drift. The inlet will lead to a channel of more active water, which eventually flows into the Atlantic Ocean. A 32-year-old man attending the water party drowned in 2018. West Palm Beach's Francis Roselin had gone missing the Sunday afternoon of the event, and another swimmer noticed him at the bottom of a shallow part of the Intracoastal Waterway at about 5 p.m. Authorities pulled Roselin from the water and placed him in a marine-unit vessel. Medics attempted CPR as Roselin was transported to the boat ramp, where he was pronounced dead. The annual Boca Bash is on Lake Boca in Boca Raton, Florida. Located near the Boca Raton Inlet, the spot features a shallow, popular sandbar area and is known for boating, swimming and socializing. Diamond Walker is a journalist at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach her at dkwalker@ Help support our journalism. Subscribe today This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Boca Bash 2025: Facts on Florida boating party on Lake Boca Raton
