Unique program told ‘epic’ story of Amelia Island’s eight flags
Brian Leary, also known as Swordmaster, right, on stage during the Pirate Invasion on Friday. Leary composed the music for the Pirate Club’s program. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
The Pirate Invasion on Friday. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
The Pirate Invasion on Friday. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
The Pirate Invasion on Friday. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
The Pirate Invasion on Friday. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
The Pirate Invasion on Friday. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
One of the Pirate Club’s newest members, Jackson Lee, holds up stuffed shrimp during the club’s program, Invasion of the Pirates on Friday at Shrimp Fest. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
The Invasion of the Pirates on Friday closed out with Princess Amelia, coming back to the stage, escorted by U.S. veteran Lt. Col. Craig Goodall. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
The Pirate Invasion on Friday. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader
The lights dim on the stage at the Fernandina Harbor Marina. Epic music sounds and pirates rush the stage as cannons sound from three different locations.
The Pirates had invaded.
Attendees of 61st Annu…