Pirate Festival and Regatta

The Pirate Festival and Regatta is being celebrated this weekend in Mahone Bay. I got a few photos at the wharf civic marina. It wasn't a large turnout, but everyone was having fun. There were several boats cruising the harbour with skull and crossbones flags, in full pirate dress.

There was even a pirate spotted in a kayak...

And a couple more standing guard onshore.

These two looked really good.

Here is a link for more information about the Festival. Lots of fun!

Privateer Days - Part One

Yesterday we made our yearly visit to the Privateer Day celebrations in Liverpool. It's a lot of fun! There is an open air market with everything from yard sale items to very talented artisans displaying their creations, a parade, a historic encampment, and much more. Visit their website here for more information on the weekend.

Part One features the parade. Unfortunately, we were a few minutes late arriving. The streets had just closed and the parade had just begun. I quickly parked at the Chev Dealership and we ran. We didn't miss much though.

There were Scottish bands. Don't you love bagpipes?

Gorgeous antique cars.

A pink Hummer. Everyone in the vehicle had on very colourful Tina Turner-style wigs.

This one gotta make you smile.

Smokey the Bear from Natural Resources. When I was in grade school, Smokey used to visit our school every year. He didn't drive a four-wheeler back then.

Swashbuckling pirates and their lady. Flawless performances!

I hope you enjoyed the parade. We did. Next time, I'll show you the Historic Encampment. It's incredible!