Pirates invade Tampa

PIRATES TO CREATE SOME NOISE IN ADVANCE OF

REQUEST FOR THE MAYOR TO SURRENDER THE CITY
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Tampa, FL (January 25, 2011) - The Captain of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla, accompanied
by a group of Tampa's infamous pirates, are planning to visit downtown Tampa today,
January 25th, arriving at approximately 11:30 a.m. accompanied by the customary
theatrical noise props (cannons) to "discuss" the advantages of surrendering the
City of Tampa in advance of Saturday's Gasparilla Invasion. The actual negotiation
is rumored to begin around noon, with the Mayor respectfully escorted to meet up
with the Captain on Franklin Street, between Kennedy and Madison.

The 2011 Seminole Hard Rock Gasparilla Pirate Fest will be held on Saturday, January
29th in downtown Tampa. The Gasparilla Invasion is scheduled for 11 a.m. and the
Gasparilla Parade of the Pirates begins at 2 p.m. at Bay to Bay and Bayshore. Ye
Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla has presented Tampa's historic Gasparilla Invasion and
Parade of the Pirates since 1904.

2011 GASPARILLA RAIDING PARTY


* Tuesday, January 25, 2011

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:


* 11:30 a.m. Pirates arrive (noisily) in downtown Tampa via float ***
* NOON Pirates meet with Mayor to discuss city's surrender***
(*** indicates theatrical noise props may be used)