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Who’s a superb pirate? See Tampa dogs dressed up for Gasparilla

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Those scurvy sea dogs that invade Tampa annually for Gasparilla obtained some cute comrades on Sunday as native canine homeowners introduced their pooches, in full garb, to the brand new Pirate Pup Parade.

The procession on Water Street was a twist to the town’s more-than-a-century-old Gasparilla season. It featured a canine costume contest at Sparkman Wharf and dogs up for adoption from native shelters.

Among the elite have been “influencer” dogs with their very own Instagram accounts. A Great Dane named Obie was the designated parade captain.

Dozens of dogs dressed in pirate-themed attire attended the costume contest.
Dozens of dogs wearing pirate-themed apparel attended the costume contest. [ LUIS SANTANA | Times ]

Organizers mentioned they hope the parade will grow to be a yearly custom. This month may even deliver the Children’s Gasparilla Parade on Jan. 20 and the massive Gasparilla Parade of Pirates on Jan. 27, throughout which greater than 50 krewes will toss beads and trinkets to a crowd of greater than 300,000.

On that day, a completely rigged pirate ship, the Jose Gasparilla II, will “invade” Tampa in a flotilla of a whole lot of boats and yachts. Pirates will demand the important thing to the town and kick off a 120-unit parade down Bayshore Boulevard. The occasion has been held in Tampa since 1904.

A dog dressed as both a pirate and a ship enjoys a rest.
A canine dressed as each a pirate and a ship enjoys a relaxation. [ LUIS SANTANA | Times ]
Jodi Arrocena pushes her two dogs, King Chesney and Milo the Man, in a stroller.
Jodi Arrocena pushes her two dogs, King Chesney and Milo the Man, in a stroller. [ LUIS SANTANA | Times ]
Jessica Valdez dotes on her American bulldog Tao.
Jessica Valdez dotes on her American bulldog Tao. [ LUIS SANTANA | Times ]
Madi Sparks and her dog Daisy placed first in the costume contest.
Madi Sparks and her canine Daisy placed first within the costume contest. [ LUIS SANTANA | Times ]
Gretchen Cothron holds up her dog Queen Daisy.
Gretchen Cothron holds up her canine Queen Daisy. [ LUIS SANTANA | Times ]
Spectators gather around to see Tampa's star pirate pups.
Spectators collect round to see Tampa’s star pirate pups. [ LUIS SANTANA | Times ]
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