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Here you have the Jose Gasparilla II, a pirate ship that has been invading the city of Tampa for over 100 years. Gasparilla is a historic Tampa, Florida tradition dating back to 1904, celebrating the mythical pirate, Jose Gaspar. Originally created to boost city tourism, it features a surprise pirate "invasion" by Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla. It has evolved into a massive annual celebration, including parades and pirate-themed festivities that draw hundreds of thousands to the Tampa Bay area. Think Mardi Gras, pirate style. It's a lot of fun and the Jose Gasparilla sits in Tampa Bay next to the convention center year round.
This photo was taken as the ship sailed into Tampa, cannons firing, to kidnap the Mayor and ransom her for the Key to the City.

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