Coming off a post-debate buzz in popularity, Mitt Romney spoke to thousands of supporters Friday night outside of the St. Petersburg Pier.

Turnout for the event seemed to be much higher than planned, as the line for entry stretched far past the St. Petersburg History Museum as the Romney faithful waited at least a half an hour to gain entrance.

However, not all present were there to support the Romney campaign. About ten protesters set up outside of the entrance, featuring the usual signs calling the former Massachusetts governor a liar as well as a (somewhat disturbing) hospital bed with a skeleton occupant citing Romney and Congressman Bill Young’s healthcare stances as death.

The protesters poked fun at those present via megaphone, though most of the people there for the candidate shrugged it off or threw some jokes back.