Ahoy Mateys! International Talk Like a Pirate Day is September 19 and to celebrate, Krispy Kreme is giving away donuts to those who participate.
International Talk Like a Pirate Day is a fun world-wide craze that falls on September 19. The day, which has been internationally recognized for ten years, has drawn a lot of fans and many are looking forward to celebrating as they go about their day talking like a pirate.
Everyone who walks into a participating Krispy Kreme donut shop will get a free glazed donut if they utter a pirate phrase on International Talk Like a Pirate Day, Sept. 19. Those who take it a step further and wear a full pirate costume will get a dozen free glazed donuts.
For those who aren't quite sure how to talk like a pirate, some good phrases include: Ahoy Matey!,Aye Aye, Blow me down, Shiver me timbers, Heave ho!, Landlubber, Seadog, Thar she blows!, Yo Ho Ho! and of course, Arghh!
While pirates often carry swords, Krispy Kreme notes that everyone should leave the weapons at home. Eye patches and parrots are encouraged.
Here is a list of participating cities with Krispy Kreme locations. For specific addresses, use the site's store locator:
Alabama
Midfield, Florence,Huntsville, Montgomery,Hoover, Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Dothan,
Arkansas
Little Rock, Bentonville,
Arizona
Mesa
California
Stockton, Roseville, Concord, Long Beach, Gardena, Los Angeles, Ontario, Orange, City of Industry, Burbank, San Diego, Mission Viejo, Santa Monica, Chula Vista,
Colorado
Lone Tree, Thornton,
Florida
Jacksonville, , Destin, Pensacola, Panama City, Melbourne, Daytona Beach, Tallahassee, Florida City, Palmetto Bay, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale
Georgia
Riverdale, Marietta, Atlanta (Ponce Location only), Roswell, Duluth, Buford, Savannah , Lilburn,
Hawaii
Kahului
Iowa
Clive
Idaho
Meridian
Illinois
Bloomington, Fairview Heights, Midlothian, Elk Grove Village,
Indiana
Clarksville,Evansville, Mishawaka,
Kansas
Overland Park, Merriam, Wichita,
Kentucky
Louisville, Lexington
Louisiana
Shreveport
Maryland
Rockville
Michigan
Troy, Allen Park, Grand Rapids
Missouri
Independence, Springfield, Branson, St Louis, Fenton,
Mississippi
Ridgeland
North Carolina
North Salisbury, High Point, Greensboro, Fayetteville, Raleigh, Knightdale, Gastonia, Matthews, Winston-Salem, Fuquay Varina, Wake Forest, Chapel Hill, Goldsboro, Rocky Mount, Greenville, Hickory, Lenoir
Nebraska
Omaha
New Jersey
Collingswood
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Nevada
Las Vegas
New York
New York City
Ohio
Columbus, Akron, Middleburg Heights, Kettering
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, South Tulsa,
Oregon
Beaverton, Portland
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Bensalem, Washington
South Carolina
Greenville, Cayce, Columbia, Lexington, Indian Land,
Tennessee
Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Madison, Nashville, Smyrna, Brentwood, Johnson City,
Texas
Grapevine, Arlington, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, El Paso, Lubbock, Laredo, El Paso, San Marcos,
Utah
Orem, Layton,
Virginia
Alexandria, Virginia Beach, Hampton, Roanoke, Richmond, Fredericksburg, Portsmouth,
Washington
Issaquah, Spokane, Seattle, Tacoma, Puyallup, Vancouver,
Wisconsin
West Allis, Middleton,
West Virginia
S. Charleston
