Can you say, "Ahoy, matey?"

If so, there be free grub ahead, at least until the Beaverton Krispy Kreme closes at 11 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19.

In honor of

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nationwide are offering free glazed doughnuts to those who show off their command of pirate lingo, and a whole dozen for those who show up in pirate garb.

Around lunchtime at the Beaverton Krispy Kreme, the line for free doughnuts was several families deep, and pirate hats and eye patches were out in full force.

Staff members didn't know how many doughnuts they had given away, but estimated the number was more than 1,000.

Second Assistant Manager Casey Coloma, outfitted in full buccaneer attire, said he loves the promotional event.

"I don't have to wear my regular clothes," he said. "I wish we could do this every week."

The Beaverton Krispy Kreme is located at 16415 N.W. Cornell Rd. and is open until 11 p.m. on Thursday.

-- Anna Marum