Last year St. Patrick's Day fell on a very hot Saturday and we were, at least marginally, part of the celebration in St. Petersburg. This year most of the parties, including parade and fireworks, were the day before.
Shortly after our visit a year ago, demolition began on the "troubled" Baywalk area near the St. Petersburg Pier, with the goal of revitalization. A lot of people, mostly young and affluent looking, were having lunch in the restaurants overlooking Bayshore Drive, but most shops were not open for business.
We had a good lunch at American Brasserie - really breakfast (crab benedict for Marilyn, brie & apple omelet for Bob, eggs & sausage for me). The weather was cooling fast as we drove back to St. Pete Beach, where we checked out the Irish festival at Horan Park. Not very Irish; too much cigarette smoke (!) and poor sound system.
Pizza for dinner, my first experience with food delivery on any vacation.
