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How a pirate ship sailed into Christmas on Green Street parade

The Ledford family works on their float, "The Old Salty Dog" in Gainesville, on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. The Ledfords are preparing the float for Christmas on Green Street. - photo by David Barnes

11232017 FLOAT 0001.jpg — The Ledford family works on their float, "The Old Salty Dog" in Gainesville, on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. The Ledfords are preparing the float for Christmas on Green Street. - photo by David Barnes

A pirate ship 13 feet tall will sail down Green Street along with other Christmas-themed floats, vehicles and walkers.