The “Thriller” flash mob performers scared the crowd at the end of their performance. – Leslie Lake | Sun
BRADENTON BEACH – The Halloween Spooktacular on Bridge Street on Saturday, Oct. 31. was filled with spooky family fun, despite some off and on rain during the afternoon.
Sponsored by the AMI South End initiative, Bridge Street was closed to vehicles from 2 p.m. to midnight.
The afternoon festivities included a “Thriller-style” flash mob performances by Thrill Sarasota dance group, a Halloween stilt-walker and trick or treating at Bridge Street businesses.
A stilt walker amazed attendees during Halloween Spooktacular. – Leslie Lake | Sun
The fun continued well into the night with costumed revelers celebrating at the Bridge Street restaurants and bars.
The Halloween celebration continued after dark the Bridge Street bars and restaurants were crowded with costumed patrons, many of whom roamed from establishment to establishment. Island Time, The Blue Marlin, the Drift-In and the Bridge Tender Inn featured live music on Halloween night.
As the fortune teller and her crystal ball, Mary Moore and Philip Guerrero won two costume contests on the same night. – Joe Hendricks | Sun
Dressed as the fortune teller and the fortune teller’s crystal ball, Philip Guerrero and Mary Moore won the Drift-In’s costume contest and later that night won the Bridge Tender Inn’s costume contest.
Zombies lay on Bridge Street before “coming to life” during flash mob performance. – Leslie Lake | SunThe “Thriller” flash mob was in full swing during the Halloween Spooktacular. – Leslie Lake | SunThe “Thriller” flash mob performed on Bridge Street. – Leslie Lake | SunPerformers in zombie attire delighted the crowd on Bridge Street. – Leslie Lake | SunPerformers from Thrill Sarasota zombie-walk before the flash mob performance of “Thriller.” – Leslie Lake | SunSpiderman (bartender Mo) served beer in front of the Sports Lounge. – Leslie Lake | SunCarmela, from the Drift-In, showed off her Halloween costume. – Leslie Lake | SunHalloween dancing at Island Time. – Joe Hendricks | SunThe Crayons (Yvette and Harry Abrahamson) at Island Time. – Joe Hendricks | SunThe Three Amigos visited Bridge Street. – Joe Hendricks | SunA flock of flamingos gathered in front of the Drift-In. – Joe Hendricks | SunDrift-In owners Helena and Derek Williams. – Joe Hendricks | SunThis well-dressed couple hung out at the Drift-In. A crustacean paired with Old Bay seasoning strolled by the Bridge Tender Inn. – Joe Hendricks | SunMary Ann and Gilligan washed ashore at the Bridge Tender Inn. – Joe Hendricks | SunFreddy Krueger and his date at the Bridge Tender Inn. – Joe Hendricks | SunA host of skeletons greeted visitors at the Bridge Tender Inn. – Leslie Lake | Sun
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