Thai Orchids and Leis will celebrate its 20th anniversary Saturday, Dec. 1 with Thai food, music and other cultural experiences. Credit: via Thai Orchids and Leis

Thai Orchids and Leis will celebrate its 20th anniversary Saturday, Dec. 1 with Thai food, music and other cultural experiences. Credit: via Thai Orchids and Leis

If you’ve bought an orchid in South Pinellas, odds are it came from Pandy and Pete’s business, Thai Orchids and Leis (aka Thai-riffic). You’ve either strolled through their Gulfport shop or seen them at the Saturday Morning Market in St. Petersburg. This Saturday they’ll celebrate two decades of orchids, leis and Thai merchandise with a party and customer appreciation day. The day includes Thai music, imports, food and other hands-on ways to experience Thai culture (Pandy and Peter are big into SPIFFS, too).


20th Anniversary Celebration & Customer Appreciation Day | Thai Orchids and Leis, 5313 Gulfport Boulevard, Gulfport | Dec. 1: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | 727-321-2732 | Never miss an event — sign up for Creative Loafing’s weekly Do This newsletter

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