Birthplace of the modern shrimping industry PIRATE PARADE PIRATE PARADE Known as one of the highlights of each year's festival, the Pirate Parade began at about 6:00 PM on Thursday, April 29th, 2010 and lasted until the final float rolled up Centre Street. The theme for this year's Parade was "Name That Tune". 2010 Parade Winners Walking 3rd Place Hilliard Middle High School Band 2nd Place Jacksonville BMX 1st Yulee High School Band Non – Profit Float 3rd Team Fernandina Stingrays 2nd Historic Fernandina Beach Business Asso. 1st Amelia Island Montessori School Commercial Float 3rd City Gate Performing Unit 2nd Lisa Allen’s Dance Works 1st Home Depot Best Special Effects Home Depot 2010 PIRATE PARADE HIGHLIGHTS