Tuesday, April 4, 2017

The Pirate Party ... "After Words"

2017 Pirate & Mermaid Extravaganza 
 
A Great Day of Fun. . .Enjoy the Photos! 
Thank You to Manny Sanchez Photography
with extra photos by Tony Ballesteros 
(and maybe a few from Rita and Libby).



Russ welcomed the First Lady of Penasco,  
Linda Pivac de Munro, who spoke briefly about the 
purpose of the local DIF and its recent accomplishments. 


Elegante School of Dance   
8 little octopus girls danced to Octopus' Garden
6 Pirates, 3 Mermaids and a final Hip-Hop Dance   


Entering from the street and weaving through the crowd! 
Puerto Penasco City Marching Band 

 Richard Scott and Company 
with more Sounds of New Orleans, Louisiana USA

 And, then it was a fantastic hour of dancing
Our Favorite Local Band, Los Ponchos  

 
The audience enjoyed the Entertainment 
along with Great Food from our Major Sponsor, 
Satisfied Frog Restaurant
 

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 2:30 Arrives and it is time for the 
Pirate & Mermaid Costume Contests


This year, we had almost more 
judges than contestants...
But who's counting? ( O...that would be me)

Our Judges include...
Ashley of Canvas Hair Studio
Ellie from Oceano Real Estate
Maru from Eco-Fun  
Sarina, Local writer & Health instructor 
Along with Bill, Claudia, Dick Liv and Patti 

The kid's are always the cutest! 
The smaller they are, the more adorable they are! 
They all had great hand-made costumes
and with prizes for both 1st place and 2nd place, 
everybody that entered was a winner!   
Prizes included Cash along with Gifts from the Idea Store 
and Banana Splits from Latitude 31 ...yummy.    


They weren't locals (I think they swam in from the Sea.)
and, these Mermaids made their own fantastic seashell crowns!
Their Prizes included Cash along with Bottles of Tequila,
and Gift Certificates from BooBar and La Spa de Penasco 
 
 
Most popular was the Pirate Contest! 
In the running was quite the Motley Crew 
of Crusty-looking Characters!   
Their Prizes included Cash along with Bottles of Rum,
and Gift Certificates from BooBar and La Spa de Penasco


(SIDE-BAR)
Goal for 2018...More Contestants!  
  
Our Artists, Crafters, and Vendors are the BEST! 
Not only do they agree to be called "Mermaids," 
but they pack up their Treasures 
and set up great displays on selected Saturdays
at the park from October thru April each year. 
We certainly appreciate their cooperation! 
 

Thank You to Everyone who attended! 
Thanks to all the 
Artists, Dancers, Musicians, Vendors, Contestants, 
Cooks, Bakers & Candy-makers. 

Special "Thank You" to our Crazy Volunteers
Thayne, Tamra, Alberta and Hector.


THANK YOU to the Long List of Sponsors 
who help support this Event 
(See List at Left)  

and the City or Puerto Penasco 
and the Local DIF office for their support.

"One Salty Pirate & his Not-Quite-a-Mermaid Hang Out here"

. . . NEXT YEAR . . . 
JOIN US & DON'T MISS OUT!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS  

APRIL 7, 2018


For the Entire Event Photo Album visit: 

Click on the Video to view