Show BRAVO BUCCANEER corpus christi fete to revive spirit of colorful coloff ul pirate duys days features CORPUS CH CHRISTI RISTI TEX spirit of swash swashbuckling bucklin g pirate jean lafitte often termed the most romantic and color will again cross the Ame american ful figure in modern history scene with the revival of bu buccaneer caneer days at corpus christi june 12 13 and 14 discontinued during the war buccaneer days will be revived this year with i nationally famous entertainers ta leading dance bands colorful pageants star studded shows and other events added to emphasize the fun and entertainment theme of 0 the cele celebration although jean La fittes crew was the scourge of the gulf during the early their contribution to gen andrew jacksons defense of new orleans in the war of 1812 won them a full pardon from pres james madison later lafitte moved his pirate band to texas and historians agree that in 1821 he e established s t a b 1 ish c d h his 1 s h headquarters e a d q u ar t e r s 0 on n t the h e p present r e s e n s site it e 0 of f C corpus 0 r p u s C christl h r is t t F from r 0 m time to time old spanish coins have been found along the beaches surrounding the city lending credence to the numerous stories of his buried treasure here pirate jean lafitte and his crew portrayed by leading citizens of south texas will be the central characters in the celebration festivities tivi tivit ties les start as the pirate brig sails MISS BUCCANEER modern version into corpus christis Christ ls harbor to lay siege to the city As they storm the harbor the pirate chief will publicly proclaim that the city has been taken over in the name of all good pirates from that moment on during the next three days a series of events will be staged along the cites bay front at least two events will be staged simultaneously to insure diversity diversify of entertainment one of the features of the 47 buccaneer days will be the miss bliss texas bathing beauty finals with the winner going to atlantic cites miss america contest to represent the lone lne star state sail boat races annual galveston corpus christl christi open sea race a professional fess ional aquatic show a nighttime night time water parade with floats and boats colorfully decorated with flowers hidden treasure hunts several national radio network programs originating from the huge floating stage motor boat races gigantic street parades barber shop quartet contest swimming and diving contests fireworks displays old fiddlers fidd lers contest square dancing exhibitions and dancing to three name bands will complete the celebration program this years court of the queen of the seas will be one of the most lavish pageants ever presented |