Seafair Pirate Booted After Kissing Incident At Daffodil Parade

PUYALLUP, WA - The Seafair pirate implicated in an inappropriate kissing incident at the Daffodil Parade over the weekend has been removed from the organization. The Seafair Pirates organization made the announcement on its website on Monday after the incident came to light.

According to Puyallup police, an "overzealous" Seafair pirate ran up to a two bus drivers and kissed them on the cheek; then, he planted a "long, passionate mouth kiss" on another female bus driver, police said.

"Needless to say, the kiss shocked the woman and cut her lip slightly," the department reported in its police blotter.

Witnesses took photos of the overzealous pirate, but he also gave the woman his card before getting back on the pirate float and continuing on down the parade route. The bus driver who was kissed was interested in pressing charges, and police classified the incident as fourth-degree assault.

Here's the full statement from the Seattle Seafair Pirates organization:

It has been brought to our attention the inappropriate conduct of one our members at a community parade over the weekend. The Seattle Seafair Pirates condemn any behavior that places the safety of others in jeopardy and/or violates personal spaces and boundaries.

The member in question has been addressed and is no longer a Seafair Pirate or part of our organization in any way. Our commitment to our communities and fans is reflected in the swift resolution of this issue.

According to the Seafair Pirates, the organization has about 40 members who perform at various spots around Puget Sound, including at hospitals and nursing homes. During Seattle's Seafair celebration, the pirates appear almost daily.

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