Monday, January 30, 2012

Blue Monday - Pirate Invasion!

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This weekend, Tampa was invaded by pirates! It's an annual celebration led by fictional pirate Jose Gaspar. It's Tampa's biggest party, with pirates and mermaids in Blue, a costume ball along with vendors and sponsors showcasing all of their treasures, a parade, a beauty contest, and even fireworks. You can read more about it here.




It begins with a pirate ship invading Tampa Bay. Please notice the Blue water and sky. Many boats are involved.







The weather was perfect in the low-to-mid 70s with a light breeze from the north!




There are many colors represented, but I know you want to see the Blue costumes!




People take part in catching beads, watching Jose Gaspar’s ship sail in, or dressing like a pirate. Some just go out to the streets of downtown Tampa and enjoy a bustling street festival. Lots of Blue here. I did not attend the Gasparilla events, but I did watch the parade on TV.



Here's a group of dastardly fellows, and more Blue too!



Do you like parades?

Happy Blue Monday!



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41 comments:

  1. MariceJanuary 30, 2012 at 12:01 AM

    wow! that was fun! love the mermaids :)

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  2. Chubskulit RoseJanuary 30, 2012 at 12:05 AM

    Beautiful photos Sally!

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  3. LinneaJanuary 30, 2012 at 12:35 AM

    I heard about this on the news...all the way out here in NorCali! Very colorful shots!

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  4. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiJanuary 30, 2012 at 12:58 AM

    What a fun event, and well attended!

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  5. Fashion MommaJanuary 30, 2012 at 1:03 AM

    Fun pics!

    My Blue Monday.

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  6. Regina January 30, 2012 at 1:26 AM

    Wow great captures Sally!
    Thank you for sharing.
    Regards.

    xo
    Regina

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  7. Lina GustinaJanuary 30, 2012 at 1:29 AM

    That's a great and fun event. So colorful and there are many interesting things to see :)

    http://www.1sthappyfamily.com/2012/01/small-bus-stop.html

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  8. VhenJanuary 30, 2012 at 1:32 AM

    plenty of blues! happy Monday!

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  9. SwedishCorner ~ DownUnder...PernillaJanuary 30, 2012 at 2:46 AM

    Happy Blue Monday!

    Greetings from Australia♥

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  10. Jennifer McLeanJanuary 30, 2012 at 4:11 AM

    THanks so much for hosting, I was thrilled when my butterfly fit the blue theme!
    Best,
    Jenn from www.justaddwatersilly.com

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  11. EdenJanuary 30, 2012 at 4:32 AM

    Beautiful photos of the celebration.

    Happy Blue Monday.

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  12. black eyed susans kitchenJanuary 30, 2012 at 7:15 AM

    This had to be fun...I would enjoy it!! When we were kids, my sister and I spent every summer in St Pete with my grandparents. We spent plenty of time in Tampa too. Happy Blue Monday Sally!
    ♥, Susan

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  13. Paula Grace DesignsJanuary 30, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    That looks like a lot of fun! Thanks for hosting the blue day. I have a wonderful enamel sign give away today and one of them is a gorgeous royal blue!!

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  14. Jackie McGuinnessJanuary 30, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    Great photos.
    My first time linking up here!

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  15. UnknownJanuary 30, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    WOW!! I can't get over how many boats are entering that bay... this is awesome. Can't wait to show my little man the pirate boat towering over the little boats. I had never heard of this event before. Thanks for sharing--good time to come back to see your stuff Sally!

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  16. BestfriendJanuary 30, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    wow what a love and fun photos you have Sally... i like the mermaid...:)

    Posted my blue monday...

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  17. CzjaiJanuary 30, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    Happy Blue Monday, Sally!

    My grandmother lives in Tampa, too. :)

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  18. JeanneJanuary 30, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    Sally, This is a WOW1 event. So much fun to read about. Truthfully I would not attend such a well attended festival. Crowds are not for me.

    I hope you are feeling well and getting stronger each day.
    Happy Blue Monday.
    Love, Jeanne

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    Hi Sally! Oh, look at all of the festivities! I love stuff like this! Your weather sounds like ours!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  20. JLS HallJanuary 30, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    Looks like fun. But some of those pirates look pretty scary, too. Lots of lovely blues, though.

    Happy Blue Monday!

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  21. NancyJanuary 30, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    Looks like fun, Sally. Love the costumes. Have a great Blue Monday.

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  22. Sandi @the WhistleStop CafeJanuary 30, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    It looks like a party to me!

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  23. LadyD PianoJanuary 30, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    Wonderful post and I do love a parade! I shared about pirates today also. Must be kindred spirits, like minded friends!

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  24. AnnesphamilyJanuary 30, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    Aye matey! How goes your Blue Monday?
    Hee Hee!
    My middle daughter is fascinated with pirates! What a delight this is! Thank you for sharing today!

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  25. LesaJanuary 30, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    What a fun festival! Lots of happy people and lots of blue!

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  26. Ordinary HikerJanuary 30, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    Look at all those boats! Is that normal? It looks like midday traffic, on the water, lol!

    I love the blue costume in the last picture.

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  27. MomgenJanuary 30, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    Fun fun fun a lot of it...Joining today.

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  28. LauraJanuary 30, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    Thank you for hosting Sally!

    I joined in this week-

    Laura
    White Spray Paint

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  29. cassandrasminicornerJanuary 30, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    Wow, what a fun! Those mermaids are so lovely!

    http://www.cassandrasminicorner.com/2012/01/salt-soaking-solution.html

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  30. aspiritofsimplicityJanuary 30, 2012 at 1:29 PM

    looks like a beautiful weekend. We are not quite in the 70's here in New England...but we hope to be there in about 4 months!

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  31. Visits With MaryJanuary 30, 2012 at 1:44 PM

    What a colorful post you have today. I love parades, looks like a fun day for everyone.

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  32. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    Hi Sally... that looks like a fun festival. I'm with you... I'd rather watch on TV. Too many people!
    Happy Blue Monday!

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  33. LeoviJanuary 30, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    Nice pictures, my favotita is the first with these beautiful sirens.

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  34. JessicaJanuary 30, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    what a festive celebration Ms. Sally, great pictures, like them all :-)
    Visiting from Blue Monday and joining for the first time.

    http://www.kandhistools.com/our-blue-cushion-seat/

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  35. CandyJanuary 30, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    AYE! Shiver me Timbers...a harbor full of jolly boats.
    Blissful Blessings ;-)

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  36. LVJanuary 30, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    From the looks of this crowd, all of Tampa turned out. I love parades, but not in a big crowded area.

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  37. ❀~Myrna~❀January 30, 2012 at 6:01 PM

    Great Pics ! Looks like a fun event !

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  38. Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)January 31, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    Sure shootin' I love a great parade!

    My sons family would go nuts here. They take International Talk Like a Pirate Day quite seriously.

    They dress up, turn the house into a ship scare the delivery fellas. Heck, the grandsons even wore eyeliner to church on the day.

    This was fabulous Miss Sally!

    God bless and have a fantastic evenin'.

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  39. JinxFebruary 4, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    My daughter just missed the celebration! She is currently in Tampa checking out USF for next Fall. If she chooses wisely, I just may need to "visit" during parade time next year!

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  40. ToveFebruary 5, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    Lovely photos! It´s a bit like the Carnaval here! There´s nothing lika a big Parade!!

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  41. ToveFebruary 5, 2012 at 5:25 PM

    Lovely photos! It´s a bit like the Carnaval here! There´s nothing lika a big Parade!!

    http://tovesfoton.blogspot.com/2012/02/blue-monday.html

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