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Flotilla and Pirate Invasion Alternative to Gasparilla come join Pinellas Pirates for songs, dance, music and great food. Raising money for “Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches” "The Pirate Flag" A Tribute To Kenny Chesney will be playing in the late evening after the invasion and pirate fun. Facebook Event

PLACEHOLDER An all-day festival in honor of our living history club‘s 47th year! This year the theme is 16th century pirates. Long before Blackbeard sailed the Carolina coast, sailors dreaded the Barbary Corsairs, pirate queens like Grace O’ Malley and Sayyida al-Hurra, and state-sponsored privateers like Walter Raleigh and Francis Drake. When: Saturday, November 11, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM https://buckston.windmastershill.org/buckston_birthday/

All manner of pirate stalls selling plunder and booty were set up in Sandpit Field, alongside living history stalls which demonstrated many aspects of pirates’ lives, from cooking over open fires to writing on parchment with a quill and ink. Entertainment includes sword fighting, a display of firing cannons and teaching the children how to become a pirate or a redcoat. All pirates and militia at the festival hold a shotgun licence – which also covers cannons – and are professionally trained to use firearms, many of them by the Sealed Knot society. https://www.swanage.news/swanage-pirate-festival-welcomes-record-crowds-to-town/ https://www.swanage.events/swanage-pirate-festival/ Facebook

AHOY all you Buccaneers!! May 10-12 are the 2024 dates for Buccaneer Days: a non-profit/community groups fundraising event! In 1939, Esquimalt began holding a May Queen celebration. This evolved into Esquimalt Days and eventually, in 1966, became Buccaneer Days. The town turned out in naval and pirate attire, vying for prizes for the best costume. Esquimalt residents were also awakened at a mighty early hour by a loudspeaker mounted atop a van calling “Wakey, Wakey!” Buccaneer Days festivities have always been well attended, with over 20 community organizations taking part, which allows our community to work and play together, have a great time, and instill a feeling of accomplishment and pride in our community. facebook https://www.esquimaltbuccaneerdays.ca/

We’re waving the Jolly Roger flag once again to bring you rodeo, concerts, carnival rides, and more. There’s something for buccaneers of every age right here in the heart of Corpus Christi, Texas. May 1-11, 2024 https://bucdays.com/

Also known as Boston 4th of July Festival, Boston Harborfest is the greatest patriotic celebration of this city and highlights the city's colonial past and revolutionary way to the freedom they have today. The five-day celebration features walking tours covering significant historic sites, reenactments of the revolutionary events, cruising in naval ships, numerous concerts, and other live entertainment. Most events are free and take place either across the waterfront districts or in the downtown area. Festivities start with the opening ceremony at Boston's Faneuil Hall, A short speaking program is followed by reenactments and the cutting of the giant cake. Parade of Lights and Fireworks are among the spectators' favorite events during the festival. The spectacular night-time parade of lavishly illuminated boats takes place in the Inner Harbor. Another parade occurs on July 4th during the Official Independence Day Commemoration. The procession marches from the City Hall Plaza to the Granary Burial Ground to lay wreaths on the graves of heroes. patriots and then to the Old State House. Arts at Harborfest is a great opportunity to get an insight into Boston's art scene and mingle with the local artists. The art fair takes place at Downtown Crossing for three days featuring dozens of participants. For foodies, the festival offers the annual Chowderfest event with numerous free tastings from Boston’s best restaurants. Finally, the Historic Freedom Trail takes visitors 250 years back in history. Special programs and activities are offered at 16 official sites along Freedom Trail. For full immersion, tours are led by guides wearing 18th-century costumed. https://www.bostonharborfest.com/

Louisiana’s premier, family-friendly camping destination. We look forward to meeting you and welcoming your family into our campground. See you soon! https://tangipines.com/2024-themed-weekends/#

7PM - Midnight Live Entertainment: Beltaine Bergamot Burlesque Biddy on the Bench Coming up Threes The Feisty Felines Pirate Jenny The PIrettes https://www.elks142.com/ Facebook

A Family-Friendly Celebration of Piracy with Delicious Foods, Pirates, Mermaids and Boat load of Island Style Fun! The Vero Beach Pirate and Caribbean Festival has now merged with the Annual Vero Beach Seafood Festival Held at the same location in Riverside Park the 2nd weekend in May Held Under the Oaks at Riverside Park 3258 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach, FL https://www.verobeachpiratefest.com/

The Harbor Beach Maritime Festival was created in 2000 as a celebration for the City's new ownership of the Harbor Beach Lighthouse. But over the past 10+ years, the Maritime Festival has become one of the area's largest and most exciting celebrations. https://www.bluewater.org/event-detail/maritime-festival-harbor-beach/ Facebook

Meripäivät (Kotka Maritime Festival) is a legendary summer festival held in Kotka, a beautiful seaside town in Southeastern Finland. The festival was founded in 1962 and since then, Meripäivät has become one of the biggest festivals in Finland attracting around 200,000 visitors every year. Meripäivät offers a wide variety of events for all ages and most of it for free! The diverse festival programme is a delightful mix of music, sports and family events. The majority of festival events are located in the city center which is easily accessible by public transportation or bike. During the four festival days the whole town gets together to celebrate and – most importantly – to enjoy the unique atmosphere Meripäivät is famous for. https://meripaivat.com/en/ https://festivals.fi/en/festivals/kotka-maritime-festival/

The Scottish Traditional Boat Festival will return on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd June 2024. This is the 31st anniversary of the event and a flotilla of heritage boats from across the country, will drop anchor in the historic harbour of Portsoy for a weekend of celebrations. Upholding the north east’s maritime heritage, there will be a packed programme of entertainment including music and dance, the finest Scottish food and drink and demonstrations of age-old crafts, unique handmade items and gifts. The festival will begin with our Big Gig on the Back Green on Friday 21st June 2024. More information will be announced soon, so keep an eye on our website and social media channels. Be sure to set sail for Portsoy’s boat festival to be part of the magical mix! https://stbfportsoy.org/

The Anacortes Waterfront Festival is a free event that showcases the best of waterfront activities. This family friendly event holds many traditions for local residents and visitors including: Quick and Dirty Boat Building Competitions, free boat rides provided by the Anacortes Yacht Club, hands-on children’s activities include building wooden sailboats with Fidalgo Island Rotary, games, making costumes, and more. The Channel of Discovery displays range from canoes and a pirate ship to learning about marine wildlife education and the environment. This fun filled festival also features food vendors, food trucks, and live music and performances! Saturday: 10:00am to 6:00pm https://anacortes.org/event/anacortes-waterfront-festival-2024

Wild Atlantic Shanty Festival The Wild Atlantic Shanty Festival is an annual music festival held in the small coastal town of Rosses Point, located in County Sligo, Ireland. The festival takes place over a weekend in June and celebrates the rich maritime heritage of the region with a focus on sea shanties and traditional seafaring songs. The festival takes place in various venues throughout Rosses Point, including pubs, hotels, and outdoor stages and offers a range of traditional music, with performances by local and international artists, as well as opportunities for visitors to join in with singing and dancing. In addition, to live music, the festival also offers workshops, talks, and other events related to maritime history and culture. https://www.inishview.com/events/wild-atlantic-shanty-festival/