St. Pat’s beads from the brig

Crew members of a pirate-themed float sponsored by Duncan Real Estate Inc. toss beads to spectators along the parade route March 15 during the Anna Maria Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Holmes Beach. The parade traveled from Holmes Beach City Hall to the Center of Anna Maria Island, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Island Photo: Robert Anderson

Riders aboard the San Cristobal III toss beads toward the crowd March 15 as the float heads north to the Center of Anna Maria Island along Marina Drive during the Anna Maria Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Holmes Beach. Island Photo: Robert Anderson

Spectators throw their hands up for swag and candy tossed from passing floats March 15 during the Anna Maria Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade along Marina Drive in Holmes Beach.

A T-shirt-tossing cycling leprechaun — aka AMI Dolphin Tours owner Ben Webb — rides ahead of the parade along Marina Drive.

Riders aboard the AMI Dolphin Tours float toss beads to spectators lining Marina Drive in Holmes Beach during the parade.

Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer rides an all-terrain vehicle in front of Holmes Beach City Hall March 15 to start off the AMI St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Anna Maria Island Privateer Cindy “Lady Sinthia” Meeks tosses beads from the “Skullywag” March 15 during the parade.

Holmes Beach resident Mark Hienze and his dog, Bailey, sport beads they caught from parade participants.

Spectators rush forward to catch beads and more March 15 from a float traveling along Marina Drive during the AMI St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Holmes Beach.