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Gasparilla Pirate Festival is an annual event in which pirates invade Tampa and then parade through the city. Most pirates ride on elaborate floats and throw beads to the spectators that yell the loudest. Tons of people dress up like pirates for the festival, which is pretty much the equivalent of a giant street party. I wish there was a pirate festival in New York!
My name is Alex and I have been blogging in some form or another since 1998. I’m a former Manhattanite now living the quieter life in Brooklyn. I like outerwear and red lipstick.
When I was younger, I was let loose in a GAP Kids one too many times, resulting in many of the fashion choices you see here in my photos. I also read, traveled, and took cooking and art classes. Art eventually led me around to photography, and to this day I do enjoy a good brunch.
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Looks like a ton of fun! There is the mermaid parade in Coney Island but definitely think we need more parties hehe
Great shots! Looks like an awesome time….My little guys LOVE pirates!!!
C
That looks like soooooo much fun. Omg. Dare I say it maybe looks even better than mardi gras? Seeing images like that reminding me of the sun and tropics makes me long so much for more spring to get here! :)
xo, Stephanie
http://glamslamblog.com
it’s like Mardi Gras but for pirates! Looks like so much fun, Alex!
How fun! I have family in St. Pete, so I’ll have to plan a trip around this sometime!
Alex,
This looks so festive and fun! It am so glad to see you in a warm place.
This was a fun post to read!
XX,
Elle
http://mydailycostume.com
Love the photos! I’ve never been, but know several people who have. Glad you got to have a little getaway to a warmer place :)
Really nice pictures :) Full of life!
Thank you! It was a really fun day!
Thanks for your sweet comment!
This is so cool and looks like so much fun!
Have a wonderful week,
-Kati
SO fun
I love all of the pics
We went to a pirate festival in VA Beach when the boys were toddlers
It was right up there alley and tons of fun for us too
Brett
i’ve heard of this but have never been! thanks for taking us there via your pics!
This looks like so much fun! Did you plan to visit when this was going on, or was it a pleasant surprise?
It was a pleasant surprise! I wish I had known so I could have brought my pirate clothes, though. Because, you know, I just have those. In my closet. Mostly mixed in with my regular clothes.