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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/

The distinctive note of Pasaia Itsas Festibala is its clear bet to ships with heritage value. We give great importance to the authenticity, quality and heritage value of the participating ships, because this is our way of protecting and preserving maritime heritage. Through the recovery of the trades and technology inherited from those who were before us, we understand and honour all that knowledge, that immaterial treasure that is at risk of being lost. https://pasaiaitsasfestibala.org/en/

Around one million guests from Germany and abroad travel to HAFENGEBURTSTAG HAMBURG every year to be fascinated by the ships from all over the world against the impressive harbor backdrop in the heart of Hamburg. From the Fish Auction Hall to the Elbphilharmonie Concert Hall, as well as in the Traditional Ship Harbor, Speicherstadt, Hansahafen and Museumshafen Oevelgönne - HAFENGEBURTSTAG HAMBURG offers a maritime and eventful non-stop program for the whole family along the Elbe. The water program on the Elbe in front of the Landungsbrücken as well as in the Museumshafen Oevelgönne includes highlights such as the arrival and departure parade, the unique tugboat ballet and the popular open-ship activities. Every year, numerous ships take part - including impressive tall ships of the world's oceans, traditional sailing vessels and museum ships, naval and cruise ships, motor and sailing yachts as well as emergency vehicles of the German Federal Police, the German Society for the Rescue of Castaways, fire department, fishery protection, THW, water police and customs. On land, maritime, cultural and culinary offerings provide varied pleasure. Open-air concerts and live acts with national and international artists transform the shore along the Elbe into a huge festival landscape. Exciting guided tours, exhibitions and the special hands-on offers of the museums in the Speicherstadt and in the Hansahafen complete the variety of experiences. On Saturday evening, the breathtaking fireworks display offers a fascinating light spectacle in the heart of the Hanseatic city. Each year, a different country is given the opportunity to present itself as a country partner and give visitors an insight into its culture and way of life, including its culinary specialties. HAFENGEBURTSTAG HAMBURG goes back to the legend surrounding Emperor Frederick Barbarossa, who issued a charter to the people of Hamburg on May 7, 1189, granting duty-free passage for ships on the Elbe from the city to the North Sea. This date has since been considered the birth of the Port of Hamburg, which is why HAFENGEBURTSTAG HAMBURG is usually celebrated on a weekend around May 7. https://www.hamburg.com/port-anniversary/ https://www.maritime-feste-deutschland.de/en/hamburg-port-anniversary.html

The Port Clinton Lighthouse & Maritime Festival was established to celebrate Port Clinton’s rich maritime heritage, exemplified by the beautifully restored Port Clinton Lighthouse, the last remaining wooden pier light on Lake Erie. The one-day festival features lighthouse tours, nautically themed art and educational programs, food and merchandise vendors, music and other entertainment, and stunning views of the Lake Erie Islands. This year the date of the event is again the third Saturday in August–Saturday, August 17th, 10 am – 4 pm. The third weekend in August is International Lighthouse and Lightship Weekend (ILLW) and is celebrated by lighthouses and amateur radio enthusiasts throughout the world. By the way, the name of the event–The Port Clinton Lighthouse & Maritime Festival–now more accurately reflects our intent to make this an event that truly captures Port Clinton’s intimate relationship with the Lake Erie and Portage River. The festival will again be held in Lighthouse Park, east of Waterworks Park, where we have the replica Keeper’s Boathouse, as well as landscaping improvements, extra seating and eating areas. https://portclintonlighthouse.org/2019-festival/

Cork Harbour Festival is a celebration Cork’s unique maritime heritage as the second largest natural harbour in the world. Festival visitors can explore the history, heritage, and the stunning landscapes of Cork Harbour, as well as the flagship Ocean to City – An Rás Mór, Ireland’s premiere long-distance rowing race, on 8 June 2024. From on-the water adventures to music, art, poetry, workshops, talks and seminars and family-friendly events, there is something for everyone. Next year’s Festival will take place 1-10 June 2024 and we look forward to seeing you back then. Please sign up to our mailing list and follow us on social media to receive all the updates. https://corkharbourfestival.com/

Rathlin Sound Festival immerses in the people, culture & heritage of the area. Located around the famous Rathlin Sound body of water, it connects Rathlin Island to the shores of Ballycastle. The vibrant harbours are a hub of activity with many visiting vessels. Enjoy the Arts, Music, Storytelling, Artisan Market, Food & Drink and learn about the heritage of the Coast. The festival brings together people from all over the world who come and experience the friendly warm welcome that is synonymous to the Causeway Coast & Glens. https://www.rathlinsoundmaritimefestival.com/ https://www.visitcausewaycoastandglens.com/whats-on/rathlin-sound-festival-p828691

Over $171,000 raised and donated to the Blood Bank of Alaska so far! A treasure worthy of Alaskans Ranked #1 Pub Crawl in the United States, by TheTravel.com Pirate Cove starting at 2pm - Open during the day. Family Friendly Pirate Pub Crawl starting at 7pm - For Adults over 21. Group Photo kick-off and official Maps will be provided for you at Town Square at 7pm or at any participating pub A2 pm - PIRATE COVE: Visit our pirate vendors and activities earlier in the day - fit for Pirates, Cabin Boys and Girls, Mermaids and Mermen of all ages. Purchase the last minute costume piece or pick up something for your own Pirate Cove back home. 7pm - PIRATE PUB CRAWL: Arrive by 7pm in Town Square, and kick-off the night by joining fellow crews for a photo, then set sail for for all the pubs/ports of call. TO PARTICIPATE: Yes it is free to participate. Pick up a MAP in Town Square or at the first pub you visit - complete the map and turn it in at the last pub you visit and get entered in to a drawing for 80,000 Alaska Airlines miles. Don’t be left on the dock, when there is piratical fun and adventure to be had. DONATE & SAVE A LIFE: A portion of all the funds raised over the day and night will be donated to the Blood Bank of Alaska to help you and your fellow Alaskans in their moment of need. https://anchoragepiratepubcrawl.org/