About this episode

This episode explores the history of the Gasparilla pirate festival and the infamous pirate Captain Gaspar.

The Marine Conservation Happy Hour is now going out every Saturday on Tampa Talk News Radio. It's the Gasparilla pirate festival in Tampa, Florida as drunken pirates invade the city. But what is the history behind this event? Who was the infamous pirate Captain Gaspar? Find out on this episode Contact info@absolutelysmashingllc.com for more information about sponsoring MCHH episodes Music and intro credits By News Talk 1040 WHBO Dr Scarlett Smash Instagram Dr Scarlett Smash TikTok Dr Craken MacCraic Instagram MCHH Instagram MCHH Facebook Dr Scarlett Smash YouTube

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr Scarlett Smash, Dr Craken MacCraic

Topics covered

• Gasparilla festival
• pirate history
• Tampa events
• Captain Gaspar
• marine conservation

Keywords

• Gasparilla
• pirate festival
• Tampa
• Captain Gaspar
• marine conservation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tampa Talk News Radio, News Talk 1040 WHBO

Places: Tampa, Florida

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