Long John Silver's and crowd celebrate its return to Amarillo

Long John Silver's opening day is celebrated with a large turnout at the new Bell Street location in Amarillo, Friday, Aug. 1.

Jackson Swenn shows off his captain's hat at the Long John Silver's opening day which was celebrated with a large turnout at the new Bell Street location in Amarillo, Friday, Aug. 1.

Long John Silver's opening day is celebrated with a large turnout at the new Bell Street location in Amarillo, Friday, Aug. 1.

Long John Silver's opening day is celebrated with a large turnout at the new Bell Street location in Amarillo, Friday, Aug. 1.

Long John Silver's opening day is celebrated with a large turnout at the new Bell Street location in Amarillo, Friday, Aug. 1.

Long John Silver's opening day is celebrated with a large turnout at the new Bell Street location in Amarillo, Friday, Aug. 1.

The Long John Silver's officially opened Friday, Aug. 1 on Bell Street in Amarillo.

James Bryan, one of the partners of the Amarillo franchise, does some last minute prep work before the crowds pour in at Long John Silver's opening day in Amarillo on Friday, Aug. 1.

Dice Griego, his wife Nicolette Duquette, pulled up first in the drive-up line with two kids waiting in the back seat at Long John Silver's in Amarillo on opening day, Aug. 1.

Amber Gay and a friend, were both from Canyon, said they brought their umbrella to the grand opening Aug. 1 because they would do whatever it takes to get Long John Silver's.

Cars fill up the drive thru Aug. 1 for the opening of the new Long John Silvers on Bell Street in Amarillo.

Customers start to line up a half hour before the Aug. 1 opening of the new Long John Silvers in Amarillo.

Cars can be seen lined up down Bell Street awaiting thier chance to sample the Aug. 1 return of Long John Silvers in Amarillo.

Cars line up down Bell Street Aug. 1 in Amarillo awaiting the return of Long John Silvers to the city.