Perfect time for a St. Paddy's Day party

BRADENTON -- Downtown Bradenton attracted little Irish dancers, costumed crowds and plenty of revelers Thursday for its St. Patrick's Day celebration.

Delicious smells wafted from food stands lining a three-block stretch of Main Street while music played and hundreds ate, drank or simply walked in the genial atmosphere.

This story was originally published March 17, 2016 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Perfect time for a St. Paddy's Day party ."