The Krewe of the Black Pearl is a Gasparilla Pirate Festival Pirate Krewe based upon the infamous Pirate Ship the Black Pearl of Pirates of the Caribbean Fame.
The Krewe of the Black Pearl is a Not for Profit Organization that participates in parades and other local events in the Tampa Bay Area.
Black Pearl will be sailing forth on The Pearl in four parades in the 2017 Season:
- The Gasparilla Children’s Parade (Sat. Jan 23rd 2016)
- The Gasparilla Parade of Pirates (Sat. Jan 30th 2016)
- The Knights of Sant’ Yago Illuminated Knight Parade (Sat. Feb 13th 2016)
- The Rough Riders St. Patrick’s Day Parade (Sat. Mar 12th 2016).
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Friday August 7th, 2020 - 6:43 pm
On behalf of KOTBP, I donated to the organization that Sheri Gruden works for. She graciously extends this invitation to KOTBP to watch tonight's festivities.
"Waiting room" opened at 6:30 PM and the show will start at 7:00 PM.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVFf2LAl2Q0&feature=emb_err_woyt
Let me know by PM if there is an issue with seeing the link.
I'm not sure if the show will be available after-the-fact, I will check on that later.
~Sharon
Friday July 17th, 2020 - 2:02 pm
Our KOTBP Webmaster giving red blood 🩸 cells today.
(I gave whole blood.)
Covid antibody test results next week.
Huzzah!
The antibody results are in a week now? My friend had hers in 24 hours.
Saturday July 4th, 2020 - 10:15 am
This is hysterical. Especially for those who " work" on The Black Pearl!!LOL xoxoxoxo MWAH G Forever Pink
Friday July 3rd, 2020 - 12:35 pm
How is everyone holding up? Is everyone safe? Happy Fourth of July!
John and I are good. Miss me Krewemates like crazy. Love and Blessings to ALL ye scurvy Scallywags!! Happy and safe 4th to all. Xoxoxoxo MWAH G Forever Pink xoxoxoxo MWAH
Hanging in there just like the rest of you. Staying home and trying to stay safe. Happy 4th to everyone on the Black Pearl.
Happy 4th of July to all members of the Black Pearl.
Safe, and will be calming my frantic dogs during the neighborhood fireworks. 🙁 STAY safe, happy, and HAPPY 4th! Miss everyone!!
We are doing well... Happy 4th of July to everyone from Jeffery & Ticha
We are good. Everyone have great Independence Day. Stay Safe. Mark and Christine.
Doing great! Hope everyone else is & have a safe 4th of July!
All is well here. Hope everyone is healthy, happy and safe! Miss each of you loads😘
We are good! Happy 4th of July to everyone from Michael and Renee Capuiso and Joseph and Alexis too!
Aye, all is well. Hoping my krewemates stay safe and healthy this holiday weekend.
Hanging in there!
We are safe. Moss everyone!
Monday March 30th, 2020 - 9:59 am
Yer Mascot, Pink, chatting here! Just got off the phone with Desoto organizers. They are meeting tonight to make decision about Bradenton Parade.!!!
We should know fer sure by tomorrow! So hang in there and stay SAFE! Xoxoxoxo MWAH G Forever Pink xoxoxoxo
Sunday March 29th, 2020 - 12:49 pm
Krewe of the Black Pearl. #Kramily #KreweFamily
This is why we are such a great krewe. This. Right here.
XO
Saturday March 28th, 2020 - 8:43 pm
Ahoy ther' Mateys!
Please keep our very own Mary Smith Wallington, up in prayer. She is in hospital waiting for results of the test!
Also keep John and her family up too. Spoke to her today. She is in good spirits. Sends her love to her KRAMILY!
Love and Blessings always G Forever Pink xoxoxoxo MWAH
if she is awaiting corona virus results it will be over a week possibly 2
Mary , me darlin! Yer KRAMILY has got yer back! Main ingredient in hand sanitizer is ALCOHOL and we are sanitized from the inside out!! LOL xoxoxoxo MWAH G Forever Pink
Pink chatting here. Mornin Mary, me darlin. Have ye had yer RUM yet??? LOL xoxoxoxo MWAH G Forever Pink xoxoxoxo
Please send Mary some uplifting messages and some funny stuff too.Xoxoxoxo MWAH G Forever Pink xoxoxoxo
Mary Smith, hope this cheers you up just a bit
Blessed healing to you.
FYI-my test took 10 days!!
Sending thoughts and prayers and positive Karma to me fellow Krewe!💜☠️
Sending prayers & positive vibes
Good vibes coming your way Mary!🙏🏻 for you and John.
Sending prayers!!!
Sending you healing thoughts and comfort! 🙏🌹❤🌹🙏
Hope you are ok praying for wellness
Prayers 🙏🙏🙏🙏
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Praying for speed recovery
Prayers for Mary, John & family! ❤
Prayer me Friend💜😘🙏
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Prayers sent!
Thursday March 12th, 2020 - 4:45 pm
OK me darlin's...not much good at this. Sharon will update later.BUT St Pats Parade HAS been POSTPONED for Sat.
We Pirates don't give up easily!! LOL....soooo We will muster at Tequilas on 7th at approx 7 pm, and plunder on! Just need a nose count. Sharon will re-do this 'n make it purty!! LOL
Love & Blessings G Forever Pink, Ships Macot xoxoxox MWAH!
Billy Lister
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Tuesday March 10th, 2020 - 1:47 pm
Ahoy ther'Mateys! Aye! Me darlins! Tis THAT time again!
Time to set sail along 7th Ave in Ybor City for the Rough Riders St Patricks Parade! Don yer green ( or not LOL) and prepare for our last Pillage & Plunder in the Tampa Area for this season!
Bead Drop this Friday Mar 13th at Homeport! Rivard Buick GMC, 9970 Currie Davis Drive, Tampa Fl 33619. 5 --7 pm get your "Boarding Pass" wristbands.
St Pats Parade .. Sat Mar 14th! Staging starts at 4 pm. Parade kicks off at 8pm. Food approx 5:30 ish. Krewe photo probably 6:30 ish (depends on the light)
We are # 66 in the line up, staging in section 2 on Nuccio Pkwy ( the side closest to the appartments).
Disbanding is different to the Knight Parade. This time we turn up 21st to Palm , turn L and disband close to 15th st.
The usual "rules" apply... PLEASE listen to the announcements made by Harry (The Mouth) our DJ. I know most of you have "heard it all before" BUT we HAVE to do these announcements , so PLEASE be courteous to Harry and listen and please "shush" anyone talking around you.
Remember our Bartenders are volunteers, so please take care of them! They do an aaaaarrgghhhsome job!
Our "After Party" , as usual, is at Tequilas on 7th Ave.
A few of us meet up "Pre-Parade" at The Acropolis Restaurant on 7th and 19th around 1:30/2ish for snacks and beverages and corset lacing! LOL. Please let me know before Fri if you want to join us so I can let them know to reserve tables.
Sunday is Clean up at Homeport 11am til done. You can pick up anything you left on The Pearl from the Parade...keys, cell phones, spouses etc LOL!
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions/concerns etc -- call, text, email, FB Message, smoke signals, carrier pigeon etc LOL
Love & Blessings G Forever Pink, Ships Mascot & Membership Director xoxoxox MWAH!❤❇💓
Monday March 2nd, 2020 - 11:27 am
Hi Kramily!!! It’s time to donate to support our Best Buddies!!! We only have $25.00 to date 😳😳. We can do way better than that!!! Just follow the link below to donate:
www.bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org/tampabay/supporting/#KreweoftheBlackPearl
Everyone should feel included in their community
www.bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org
Help me create a more inclusive community for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by supporting Best BuddiesSaturday February 22nd, 2020 - 7:02 am
Ahoy Lady Catherine Here Rough Rider St Patricks Day parade line up
3 VIP CAR - Mayor Jane Castor 20 1 RR President Darren McClain (Jeep) 15
4 Tampa Gym & Dance Showstars 60 2 VIP Jeep - RR Alcade Brian Castor 15
5 VIP CAR - Tampa Police 15 TOTAL 30
6 VIP CAR - Tampa Police 15
7 VIP CAR - Tampa Fire Department 15
8 VIP - Tampa Fire Department Truck 15
9 VIP - Councilman Joe Citro 15
10 VIP - Councilman Guido Maniscalco 15
11 VIP - Tampa City Councilman Luis Viera 15
12 VIP CAR - Hillsborough County Sheriff 15
13 VIP CAR - Hillsborough County Sheriff 15
14 Hillsborough County Commissioner Kimberly Overman 15
15 Hillsborough County Commissioner Ken Hagan 15
16 & 16A VIP - JEEP CLUB 15
17 & 17A VIP - JEEP CLUB 15
18 & 18A VIP - JEEP CLUB 15
19 & 19A VIP - JEEP CLUB 15
20 & 20A VIP - JEEP CLUB 15
21 & 21A VIP - JEEP CLUB 15
22 & 22A VIP - JEEP CLUB 15
23 & 23A VIP - JEEP CLUB 15
24 Columbus Celebration of Tampa 20
25 Latin American Fiesta 20
26 Segal Funeral Home 30
27 James Joyce 40
28 Dennis Hernandez & Associates 100
29 Second Time Arounders Marching Band 200
Total 775
Section 1 - SOUTH CURB
30 RR - Honor Float 65
30A Sir Frances Drake 110
31 South Shore Marauders 80
32 Krewe of Ybor 100
33 Open 75
34 Pair '0 Dice 65
35 Buffalo Soliders 80
36 Rumrunners 60
37 Conch Republic 110
38 The Unsinkable Krewe of Molly Brown 75
39 Sultan of Egypt 50
40 Krewe of West Tampa 30
Total 900
Stepps
Section 2
41 Krewe of Grace O'Malley (#1) 60
41A Krewe of Grace O'Malley (#2) 50
42 Krewe of Sir Henry Morgan (#1) 70
43 Krewe of Sir Henry Morgan (#2) 55
44 F-Troop 80
45 Blackbeard's Revenge 80
46 Knights of Sant' Yago 85
47 Ann Jeffrey 65
48 Mustang Sallies 90
49 Girls & Pearls 65
50 Sirens 65
51 Krewe of Carnival 90
52 Castaways 90
53 Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla 80
54 Springtime Tallahassee 70
55 Seven Celtic Nations 70
56 Krewe of DeSoto 50
57 Bonney-Read 75
58 Krewe of Celts 70
59 Charlotte de Berry 90
60 Ye Mystic Krewe of Santa Margarita #1 90
61 Ye Mystic Krewe of Santa Margarita #2 90
62 Augustina 75
63 Krewe of Privateers 70
64 Peg Leg Pirate 70
65 Lords and Ladies 70
66 Krewe of Black Pearl 120
67 Thieves of San Lorenzo #1 80
68 Thieves of San Lorenzo #2 80
69 Krewe of Venus 80
70 Conquistadors 75
71 Krewe of Neptune 80
72 Krewe of Tornando 100
73 Westchase Freebooters 70
74 Open Space 60
75 Open Space 50
76 Grand Krewe of de Libertalia 70
Total 2780
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Section 3
77 Buccaneer Beads 80
78 Krewe of Alegria 75
79 MOR 32 (w/Grand Marshall Steve Wilkos) 150
80 Ferman (x3 Jeeps) 30
81 Jx Truck 45
82 Mission BBQ 30 410 (7th Avenue to start of the Rough Riders)
83 RR Jeeps x2 20
84 RR Coal Car 80
85 RR Yucatan 65
86 RR Little Texas 60
87 RR TR 65
88 RR Trolley & Trailer 45
88A Krewe of Hillsborough 80
89 Gladiatores 75
90 Krewe of Brigadoon 90
91 Open 20
92 Krewe of Les Belles Femmes 80
93 Sea SaveYours 90
94 Krewe of Zingaro 50
95 Krewe of St. Brigit 90
96 Krewe of Shamrock 80
97 Krewe of St. Florian 75
98 Krewe of Chasco 65
99 Queen Anne's Revenege #1 65
100 Queen Anne's Revenege #2 65
101 Krewe of the Spirit of Cigar City 75
102 Krewe of the Knights of St. John 90
103 Krewe of the Nautilus 70
104 Krewe of Pandora 90
105 Krewe of Princess Ulele 75
106 Krewe of Fort Brooke (#1) 45
107 Krewe of Fort Brooke (#2) 45
108 Krewe of Italia 70
109 Krewe of Mambi 100
110 Krewe of Gaucho 80
111 Krewe of Rogues 90
112 Krewe of VooDoo 90
113 & 113A Daughters of the Confederacy (float & car) 65
114 Krewe of Semper Fi 75
115 Krewe On Bikes 80
116 Bobbie C. Davis
Thursday February 20th, 2020 - 7:16 am
Kayakers rescued from Florida river after alligator nearly flips boat
Kayakers rescued from Florida river after alligator nearly flips boat
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Two kayakers are safe on land after an alligator nearly flipped their boat while kayaking on the Econlockhatchee River, which is northeast of Orlando, according to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Offi..."Supper on the hoof" LOLOL.....G, Forever Pink xoxoxox
Maybe I need to change to a canoe?!!!😳
But gators are afraid of pirates!
Are they afraid or like them filleted? Lol.
Wednesday February 12th, 2020 - 4:57 pm
Hi Everyone, it’s that time of year again to help out and support our Best Buddies. Just click on the link below and donate. Let’s show some love to this wonderful organization.
www.bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org/tampabay/supporting/#KreweoftheBlackPearl
Everyone should feel included in their community
www.bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org
Help me create a more inclusive community for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by supporting Best BuddiesWednesday February 12th, 2020 - 4:53 pm
Hi Everyone, just wanted to remind you that it’s that time of year again to raise money for our friends at Beat Buddies. Just click the link below. Let’s show some Black Pearl love to this wonderful organization.
www.bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org/tampabay/supporting/#KreweoftheBlackPearl
Everyone should feel included in their community
www.bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org
Help me create a more inclusive community for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by supporting Best BuddiesMonday February 10th, 2020 - 8:23 am
The Saint Yago Knight ParadeCrew of the Black Pearl
As always, FABULOUS PHOTOS, William Hatton!! HatMac Photography ROCKS!! xoxoxo
Saturday February 8th, 2020 - 10:50 am
does anyone have the float line up map for tonights parade. How the floats will be lined up
Yes. I have printed version with me and staging map. At The Acropolis on 7th and 19th Ybor City NOW
Who is asking??
Monday February 3rd, 2020 - 6:28 pm
From Gay's email just sent out - MEMBERS AND STOWAWAYS - HERE WE GO!! Please read fully through, even if you've done this a dozen times.
Ahoy ther' Mateys! Aaarrggh you ready to Parade again?? Ybor Style!! LOL!
Bead Drop for Knight Parade.. This Friday Feb 7th... 5--7pm Home Port. Rivard Buick GMC Dealership, 9970 Currie Davis Dr. Tampa Fl 33619. Yes, we will have Knight Parade wristbands (you need them to get into Staging) and also KOTBP "Boarding Passes" (Bar Bands).
As usual, beads must be in bead bags CLEARLY marked with your name AND which Parade. We do have duck tape & markers at Home Port. I think Gwen will be there with her jewellery . And we still have a few Krewe Beads etc for sale.
Knight Parade....Sat Feb 8th, Ybor City. If you did not get the map of staging I sent in last email... PLEASE get hold of me ASAP so I can re- send it. We are # 57 in the Line up. Staging on Nuccio Parkway. Staging begins at 3pm. Parade kicks off at 7pm. Food should be there close to 5pm. Krewe photo probably 5:30 - 5:45 depending on William and the lighting situation.
After Party....Tequilas on 7th.....1613 E. 7th Ave...
Float Clean up..... Sun Feb 9th. 11 am ---12:30 ish.... You can collect anything you left on The Pearl from the Parade. Re-label bags for St Pats etc.
For anyone who's interested....John & I meet up Pre-Parade at The Acropolis, corner of 19th & 7th between 1 & 1:30...We get there early so we can get parking in the Garage and before they start closing roads. They also have 2 for 1 Sangrias and other drinks!! Maybe we have a little snack (remember, Food in staging) then take a slow stroll down 7th to staging around 3 ish. PLEASE let me know before THURS if you plan on joining us, so I can give The Acropolis "Fair Warning" that KOTBP will be invading them AGAIN!! LOL.
Some others are mustering at Tequila’s around 2:30 PM and wandering down to staging approximately 3:30 PM. ISH, LOL.
This Parade can get quite "Wild" and 7th is narrow!! So please be careful walking. Look out for your fellow Shipmates. Listen carefully to, and do whatever Joseph or any of our Security Guards tell you. Our DJ, "Harry The Mouth" will be at the helm also giving instructions when to start and stop throwing beads, get onboard etc.
BTW!! There is ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING on board The Pearl!! Including Cigars. It is too crowded, our Garb is expensive, and we have spent a lot to make The Pearl beautiful. Also, parade organizers stress that there be ABSOLUTELY NO THROWING CANDY to patrons!!! Krewes can be banned from future parades for violation of this rule!! Candy is too difficult to clean up quickly so the roads can get re-opened after the parade.
Think that's about it....of course, feel free to get hold of me if you have any questions/concerns etc - call, text, email. FB message etc..but please do so before Friday afternoon.
Looking forward to having another GREAT time with all ye Scallywags!
Monday February 3rd, 2020 - 10:56 am
For those of you interested in camping glamping, for the Bradenton parade, we usually stay at Pleasant Lake rv resort. Great rates for the weekend and we all can party together. Would like to know how many are interested so maybe they can park us all together.
Hee! Hee!..John and I are IN!! Linda and The Glampanauts Ride AGAIN! LOL
We are definitely interested
What are the dates for Bradenton parade?
