Photos: Wenches and Scalawags at the Northglenn Pirate Fest

The Jolly Roger flew over E.B. Rains Park on Saturday for the inaugural Northglenn Pirate Fest, a local nod to Talk Like a Pirate Day that included live music and circus performances, a cardboard-boat regatta, and — what else? — a Talk Like a Pirate contest. Photographer Ken Hamblin was...

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September 22, 2015

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The Jolly Roger flew over E.B. Rains Park on Saturday for the inaugural Northglenn Pirate Fest, a local nod to Talk Like a Pirate Day that included live music and circus performances, a cardboard-boat regatta, and — what else? — a Talk Like a Pirate contest. Photographer Ken Hamblin was there to capture all the fun and fancy pirate attire.
Now see the full Northglenn Pirate Fest slide show.

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