St Patricks Parade 2017

Holmes Beach Police Officer Steve Ogline puts up a “no wake” sign March 19 to block traffic at 77th Street and Marina Drive in Holmes Beach before the annual Beach Bistro St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Islander Photos: ChrisAnn Silver Esformes

Holmes Beach Mayor Bob Johnson leads the parade March 19 in a golf-cart, followed by World War II veteran Bob Schweiger.

Children rush Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer March 19 to get his “last strand of beads” in the annual Beach Bistro St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

The Crewe of De Soto Conquistadors strut their stuff March 19 and toss beads to spectators from their galleon during the annual Beach Bistro St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

A pair of camels are led March 19 along Marina Drive during the annual Beach Bistro St. Patrick’s Day Parade. They march in memory of “Judy” the circus elephant, a former star of the parade who passed on last year.

Privateers cheer March 19 during the annual Beach Bistro St. Patrick’s Day Parade as they toss beads to parade-goers.

Bagpipers play tunes March 19 during the annual Beach Bistro St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Parade organizer/Beach Bistro restaurant owner Sean Murphy March 19, during the 18th annual Beach Bistro St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Murphy created the parade and has continued it since its inception.