The so-called "Pirates of Reno", members of a caring culture who dress and act the part, have a long tradition of feeding the homeless on a weekly basis on Record Street, as part of the We Care Volunteers program. The pirates were front and center at the recent Reno-Sparks Pagan Pride day.
Photos and Reporting by Ashley Andrews
Flogging, water torture, accepting bribes to issue warrants, drenched survivors told to "go forth and sin some more," and auctions for We Care Volunteers were part of the festivities as pirates and witches invaded Idlewild Park.
George (right), a father of four and grandfather of one, now living on the streets, recognized the Pirates of Reno from their weekly feeding.
A Knight of the Favor Jar gave George some cheer and bottled water.
The Knights, like the Pirates, perform volunteer work. Knights volunteer their time to help others do just about anything. Knights will shovel snow, move furniture or sit and talk. When the Reno-Sparks Pagan Pride Day 2016 came to a close, Knights helped clean up. Gathering flowers used in the Mabon pagan ritual ceremony of thanks for a bountiful harvest, this Knight struck a pose.