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King o’ the Pyrate Parade 2010
Captain Sandy (also known as prolific New Orleans musician Alex McMurray) has been elected 2010’s Grand Marshall – “King Of The Pyrate Parade”! This years French Quarter Pyrate Parade theme is “It Takes A Pillage” and features the original Krewe Of Pyrates (complete with bead cannons), the spectacular Noisician Coalition, many walking Krewes and special…
Boil The Kettle & Hoist Yer Mug!
What’s a Pyrate’s favourite beverage? RUM, obviously…but there be many a time when even Rum won’t do – and for those times, there’s COFFEE! Many similarities between the two, ye know – naturally darker colour, must come from the best ingredients, takes a skilled hand to make a great batch, stronger the longer it sits,…
A New Rum Ye Say? Well, Just A Swallow…
As Pyrates, we are fortunate to see a lot o’ interesting places and meet some interesting folks! Often, folks approach us – sometimes just to say “Ahoy!”, but sometimes, to gather our invaluable opinions & advice. So it is with the fine folks at Bones Rum, from down in the US Virgin Islands (once the…
Walking – No Planks
First, more news for Family Pyrate Day – Food & Other Goodies: Kona Ice, Cocoa & Cream Catering, Confetti Kids will be serving Red Beans & Rice, Hotdogs, baked treats & Kid friendly drinks! Be sure to explore the neighborhood and definitely visit our mates up the block at the historic Cita Dennis Hubbell Library (725 Pelican Avenue)…word has it, they’re hosting…
Aye, Here’s The Rum!
Everyone expects Pyrates to have Rum…especially Pyrates! This is one part o’ the “Pyrate Mythos” that is not only fact, but a keynote in the history o’ both Pyrates and the Rum trade! As spirits, extracted from molasses, could not well be ranked under the name Whiskey, Brandy, or Arrack, it would be called Rum,…
The WHO DAT Heard ’round The World!
New Orleans Saints NFC Champions! [important color=”purple” title=”Who Dat”]This is New Orleans – a city founded by Buccaneers, Soldiers & River Rogues, we are descendants of many nations, we eat Alligators, breathe Hurricanes and drink the Mississippi; and we can outlast, outrun and outshout anyone on the planet! [Capt. John Swallow] C’est Nouvelle-Orléans – une…


