Photos: Denver Cruisers' Pirates Ride brings out the mermaids, too

Denver Cruisers preceded Talk Like a Pirate Day by riding like them -- a fitting sequel to themed 2013 events focusing on Twins, Mascots and Major Leagues, Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves, Woodstock, County Fair, Dress Night, Tourist Night, Where the Bleep is Waldo?, Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, Bible Belts and...

By Michael Roberts

September 20, 2013

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Denver Cruisers preceded Talk Like a Pirate Day by riding like them -- a fitting sequel to themed 2013 events focusing on Twins, Mascots and Major Leagues, Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves, Woodstock, County Fair, Dress Night, Tourist Night, Where the Bleep is Waldo?, Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, Bible Belts and Panties, Thrift Shop Fashion Show, Glow, Halloween in July and Redneck Yacht Club. Sample photog Kyle Huninghake's shots of pirates, mermaids and the like below and click to see the Pirates Ride slide show. Continue for more photos from the Denver Cruisers' Pirates Ride. Continue for more photos from the Denver Cruisers' Pirates Ride. Continue for more photos from the Denver Cruisers' Pirates Ride. Continue for more photos from the Denver Cruisers' Pirates Ride.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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