Pirates?

I forgot yesterday was International Talk Like A Pirate Day... Right after reading about it the day prior. [Naturally, being a mariner, I can actually talk like this and know what it means ;-)] I am almost tempted to make a Pittsburgh reference here [Pittsburgh Pirates, right?] but I am bigger than that. They were right, anyway, I have an arm weaker than Johnny Damon, and can't hit the slider. =:-0

Here in Saint Louis, we have a Pirate Festival every year. http://stlpiratefest.com/
It's going on now, weekends through October. I went last year, might not get a chance to this year due to packing and moving :-( Pity, though - I wear Pirate Garb when I go [really!!]

Here's my gear:
Felt tricorn [black] pirate hat with several ostrich feathers.
Black long sleeved shirt with drawstring closure at neck, ruffles at neck and sleeves.
Black denim kilt!!! [Aye!] with chrome snaps and black sporran [that's kind-of a man purse, originally designed as strategic frontal armor]. Brand is Amerikilt. Check 'em out at http://www.amerikilt.com/ good product and good guys :-)
Red sash to tie around waist where shirt and kilt come together, long enough to have one end dangle in accepted pirate fashion.
Black Corcoran boots [favored by paratroopers since they began jumping out of planes].
http://www.corcoranandmatterhorn.com/ That's right, another link!
Black soccer sox which I tend to roll down from the knee to an acceptable length a bit above the boot top. Sadly, no photos of this ensemble exist :-( If I manage to go this year, I will endeavour to get pics.

Wonder if they have pirate fests out east? No, not in Pittsburgh - in Norfolk, where I am relocating to. Arrrr, savvy?