Some pirates carry weapons...
Some pirates love big hats
But one thing is for sure, they all love a great parade!
The mayoress takes instruction on how to cut the ribbon with a sword. This signals the opening of the parade.
Going...
Going...
Gone... the festival is declared open!
With the festival open the parade begins!
There are normally two parades during the pirates' festival. These usually start at around 10.00am. The pirates walk through Brixham's main shopping street along with different acts and bands.
As the fire people lead more pirates follow
The parade is a really spectacular sight! Everyone really enters into the spirit of things and the atmosphere is great!
Without A doubt the streets were packed with some wonderful characters
Here comes the King!
Among the crowd the king was found and a right regal chap he was too!
While for others a different fate awaits!
Stars from last year
It was really great to see some faces from last year and here's a few that were captured on film from last year. If you would like to see the images and commentary from last year then please visit:
He's got a big gun!
Not as big As theirs though!
Soon the pirates attack
A wet pirate pulls himself out out of the water
Winning!
Among the fighting, more gunfire
After all that fighting what could be better than some good food and drink!
I don't know what he was drinking but it certainly put a smile on his face!
After all that drinking make sure you don't end up in the stocks!
Some Pirates like to play cards
The magician has some amazing card tricks! He nails it every time! Lots of fun!
Some pirates like bright colours
Papping the paps
From a photography perspective some of the snappers had some awesome firepower this year with some massive lenses (not that I'm jealous or anything 😉) here's a shot of what it takes to get that perfect shot!
The 'Rogues Gallery'
One thing that makes me sad about the annual Pirates' Festival is that I can't photograph everyone (although I'd honestly love to). If I missed you this year don't worry hopefully I'll catch you next year. But for those who haven't already seen themselves here's a few more images that I've put together into a 'rogues gallery'. Are you there? If not please keep checking back using this link as I will be constantly adding more images here over the coming weeks. There's always a couple of good ones I have often missed, then I find again when clearing out my memory cards.
Don't forget this section will be continually updated
But just before we go there's one last thing that I bet you didn't know and that is some pirates have a creative side! Yes really! Look who I spotted on the way home!
And finally Some pirates love being creative!
Guess who made this?
Takes patience and a steady hand
Here he is
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