The Anna Maria Island Privateers head up their Dec. 7 annual Christmas Parade aboard Skullywag. The parade began at Bayfront Park in Anna Maria, passing along Pine Avenue, and wound south to a party hosted by the Privateers at Coquina Beach. Islander Photos: Jennifer Glenfield
The Barefoot Tiki Bar of Holmes Beach celebrates the holidays in the Anna Maria Privateer’s Christmas Parade Dec. 7.
Some members of The Hitcrew, a roller derby team from Manatee County, ride in a large green truck in the Dec. 7 parade while other derby players follow on skates.
The Privateers Christmas parade winds up at Coquina Beach where scores of children, including young pirate Julianne, visiting with Santa aboard the Skullywag.
The Privateers Christmas parade winds up at Coquina Beach where scores of children, including young pirate Julianne, visiting with Santa aboard the Skullywag.
Guests of the Privateers gather at Coquina Beach Dec. 7 for photo ops with Privateers at the Skullywag and Santa sleigh.
Following the Privateers Christmas parade at the Coquina Beach Dec. 7 party, pirate volunteers serve lunch — free for kids and for a small fee for adults.
Bradenton Beach city officials and friends ride aboard the city’s marine patrol boat.
The Hernando DeSoto Conquistadors celebrate the holiday on their ship/float in the Privateers Christmas Parade.
The Hernando DeSoto Conquistadors celebrate the holiday on their ship/float in the Privateers Christmas Parade.
Holmes Beach city officials and friends ride aboard the city’s marine patrol boat.
The Anna Maria Island Privateers arrive in Holmes Beach in their Christmas Parade.
Santa Claus announces the Christmas season’s arrival as he waves to his adoring crowd in the Privateers annual Christmas Parade Dec. 7