St. Patty’s Day is almost here…and by here, I mean Fort Lauderdale Beach. Cruising along A1A, it’s impossible to miss that Spring Break 2016 is already here and in full swing.
While I love me the hustle and bustle of a party, I’ve decided to allow these pasty-skinned, Northern visitors to borrow my beach and daily haunts for a few days. I sneak over for a morning coffee, possibly a quick slice of pizza in the night, but the majority of the day is theirs. The Strip is flooded with gorgeous cars, flashing license plates from every state, so the ride time to my favorite haunts has tripled. I’ll take it inland for a few weeks and enjoy my Brooklyn-ish bagel and iced coffee downtown.
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My advice to the tourists is simple. Lots of sunscreen during the day so you can enjoy the night, then don’t drink and drive. (Forget the traffic and parking situation, take advantage of the free golf cart shuttles and colorful trolleys to get around.) So the big dilemma as St Patty’s Day approaches is whether to celebrate with a traditional pint or a fruity umbrella drink?
Damn, it’s Fort Lauderdale. You can have both! Dress it up or keep it simple, there’s something for every mood and moment on the beach.
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As for me? I’ll be beneath the temporary tent at one of my favorite pubs for the day, and I know I won’t resist the call of the river at a Fort Lauderdale landmark. The first two links give you an idea of local happenings and list the locations of my choices for Thursday. Skim past yesterday’s parade and guess which ones.
Will I see you there?
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Keep it real. Play it safe. And don’t forget to get your GREEN on!
xoxo,
Demi