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The centerpiece of the festivities is the Parade of Pirates, which is framed as a friendly invasion by the crew of the mythical pirate José Gaspar (also known as Gasparilla), a popular figure in Florida folklore. The Parade of Pirates is often referred to as the Gasparilla Parade by locals, and the date of the event is known as Gasparilla Day. [3]
The story of José Gaspar's life and career has been told in many forms since the early 20th century. The accounts generally agree that Gaspar was born in Spain about 1756, served in some capacity with the Spanish Navy until turning to piracy around 1783, and died during a battle with the United States Navy off the coast of southwest Florida in 1821.
Pirates are temporarily taking over downtown Tampa to celebrate Gasparilla, an annual pirate-themed festival.. Known as the city's "signature event," Gasparilla was named after famed Florida ...
Bartholomew Roberts (17 May 1682 – 10 February 1722), born John Roberts, was a Welsh pirate who was, measured by vessels captured, the most successful pirate of the Golden Age of Piracy. [2] During his piratical career, he took over 400 prize ships , although most were mere fishing boats.
The Barking Cow BBQ food truck is parked in a small food truck park with other trucks on the corner of 99th Avenue and Thomas Road each Saturday from 6:30 p.m. until they sell out.
In 2022, “tired of cold weather,” the two used Ellen’s 401(k) fund and searched and found on Facebook Marketplace a food truck — the same one that in its bright orange exterior stands out ...
Gravestone traditionally attributed to La Buse (Olivier Levasseur) in Saint-Paul, Réunion. Olivier Levasseur (1688, 1689, or 1690 – 7 July 1730), was a French pirate, nicknamed La Buse ("The Buzzard") or La Bouche ("The Mouth") or (Portuguese: O Falcão) in his early days for the speed and ruthlessness with which he always attacked his enemies as well as his ability to verbally attack his ...
Now, Texas has made its way to Florida, showing off big flavors at the new Up N Smoke Texas BBQ food truck. Owner Dennis Beakley moved to Eustis only a little over a month ago and his food truck ...