About this episode

The episode explores the history of the Knights of Santiago during the Gasparilla pirate festival in Tampa.

The Marine Conservation Happy Hour is now going out every Saturday on Tampa Talk News Radio. It's the Gasparilla pirate festival in Tampa, and among the parade you will find the Famous Knights of Santiago. But who are they and what is their history? And what is the carnival float that looks suspiciously like a giant squid? 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

• marine conservation
• Gasparilla festival
• Knights of Santiago
• Tampa culture
• carnival floats

Keywords

• marine conservation
• Gasparilla
• Knights of Santiago
• Tampa
• carnival float
• giant squid

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tampa Talk News Radio, News Talk 1040 WHBO

Places: Tampa

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