Longbeach Villagers parade, party to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Residents of Longbeach Village transform Longboat Key into an emerald isle for occasion
By
Amanda Morales
| 12:00 a.m. March 14, 2015
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St. Patrick’s Day in Longbeach Village is a cause for celebration. Residents rode bicycles, drove golf carts and walked together in a parade on Saturday, March 14 to commemorate the holiday. The parade route began on Broadway Street before coming to a finish on Magnolia Road. Following the parade participants and residents gathered at the waterfront property of Cathy and Craig Meldahl to continue the festivities.
Beneath the banyan tree neighbors enjoyed a meal of corned beef and cabbage catered by Harry’s Continental Kitchen. For dessert guests brought their favorite dishes to share.
Dave and Shirley Myers drove in a decorated golf cart for the Longbeach Village St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Alan and Christine Hughes with Carol and Frank O’Brien
Bill Carman drives his 1927 35 B Bugatti in the parade.
Carol Kagi with Ruth and Bob Gray
Cassie Calver rides her bicycle in the parade.
Cheryl Tatreau dressed as a Philadelphia Mummer and handed out candy during the parade.
Craig and Cathy Meldahl hosted the party for Longbeach Villagers following the parade.
Craig Meldahl towed friends and family on a lawn mower during the parade.
Frank O’Brian said he planned a month in advance to wear his orange pants to represent the Irish flag.
Gabrielle Hoover rides along in the parade.
Jeff Carman, Gnarly, Lucille Miller and Michael Drake before the start of the parade.
Jennifer Redding shows off her shamrock shades.
Jodi Tharou starts the parade route on her bicycle.
Judy Carman wore a sleeve of St. Patrick’s Day tattoos.
Lucille and David Miller ride along on the parade.
Michael Drake led the parade throughout Longbeach Village on Saturday afternoon.
The Longbeach Village St. Patrick’s Day parade makes its way down Hughes Street.
