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Pirates Week 2019 Is Fast Approaching Maties!

Cayman Islands 7 November 2019

The Cayman Islands celebrates its pirate legends and cultural heritage like no other Caribbean country with a whole week of celebrations, colourful spectacles and pageantry.

The Cayman Islands celebrates its pirate legends and cultural heritage like no other Caribbean country with a whole week of celebrations, colourful spectacles and pageantry. Events are spread across all three islands of Cayman Brac, Grand Cayman and Little Cayman. Special events include mock pirate invasions, parades, firework displays, cardboard boat regattas, steel pan music, street dances and even sporting events and underwater treasure hunts for divers. The perfect event for Pirate aficionados, as well as visitors wanting to join in the carnival atmosphere. www.piratesweekfestival.com

Pirates Week – 7-11 November 2019

Now in its 42nd year, this year's Cayman Islands Pirates Week promises to bring fun filled days of mock "pirate invasions" and celebration of our culture and heritage! We hope to see pirates and landlubbers alike at this year's festival, ready to have lots of fun in the Cayman Islands.
Festivities begin in Cayman Brac from November 1st-3rd with a bon fire and Kick-Off party, heritage displays, a parade and fireworks! It’s three days of Cayman Brac culture, fantasy and fun.
The festivities move to Grand Cayman for the most famous of events (7-11 November) with five fun filled days of music, street dances, competitions, games, food festivals of traditional dishes and drinks, a Pirate Pooch Parade, a children’s fun day, teen dances, two glittering parades, sporting events for all ages, a pirate invasion and spectacular fireworks displays!
On Saturday 10th November, the pirates will "invade" the islands attacking from the sea at Hog Sty Bay in the George Town harbour. Traditionally the Governor is 'captured' and the pirates 'run amok' before being cast off again for another year.
Thousands of people line the streets to watch the spectacle and its good-natured swashbuckling fun. It's the only event of its kind in the Caribbean region and it caters to everyone in the family!

District Heritage Days 12-16 November

Revelry then moves into the hands of the five District Committees of Grand Cayman for the well-loved "District Heritage Days". These celebrations span five days where each district committee will celebrate their unique traditions, artefacts, food and people. This is a competition that leaves one as the overall District Heritage Day winner and will leave them with bragging rights for an entire year. The District Heritage Days will take place from 12th - 16th November
Pirates then invade Little Cayman (15th -17th November) as they make once last stop before heading out to sea for another year.

Main events on Grand Cayman

Pirate’s Week Happy Hour Party and Official Kick Off Party at the Palms
Thursday 07 November, 2019
Time: 4:00 pm to 2:00 am
You can also become a fan of the festival on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and if you want to be in the ‘pirate invasion’ or volunteer for the festival then please contact us at info@piratesweekfestival.com.
Pirate Party at the Palms! Royal Palms ramps up to host the annual Pirates Happy Hour and Official Kick-off Party. Listen to the sounds of the best local rhythms as you dance the night away alongside our local and visiting pirates! Admission FREE!

5k Fun Run
Friday 08 November, 2019
Time: 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Our annual Pirates Week 5K walk/run starts off our week of swashbuckling sports. Sponsored by the Ministry of Sports and organized in conjunction with the 345 Athletic Youth Club. For early registration, visit www.caymanactive.com or the Pirates Week Office no later than Wednesday November 8th.

Friday 08 November 2019
Time: 6:00 pm to 2:00 am
The wonderful sights and smells of Caymans’ Annual Pirates Week Food Festival is a crowd favourite. From traditional turtle and conch stews and other Caribbean favourites to international Asian and Hispanic fare, this years’ festival will not disappoint!

Fireworks, Harbour Drive
Friday 08 November, 2019
Time: 8:00 pm to 8:15 pm
Get the family to the waterfront for the incredible fireworks display those lights up the Harbour every year. It’s a truly spectacular show guaranteed to impress all ages and always features a huge finale of light, colour and sound.

Pirates Week Cardboard Regatta
Saturday 09 November 2019
Time: 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Get creative and enter the Pirates Week Cardboard Regatta! Lots of cash prizes to be won, including $1,000 for the winners! There will be two divisions this year: Senior (Co-Ed) and Juniors (16 & under Co-Ed), as well as a prizes for the best "sinkers", thanks to Kirk Freeport! 2nd prize is $500, and 3rd prize is $250. All vessels must be made out of “corrugated cardboard” only. No resin or wax-type coating found in packing cases may be used, nor any floatation aids such as wood, metal, Styrofoam, or plastic. All team members must wear like coloured shirts, Fancy dress is encouraged. 2-4 team members per crew. Email events@piratesweekfestival.com today to get registered today! It's paddle or sink mateys!!!!

Landing Pageant and Float Parade, Harbour Drive
Saturday 09 November, 2019
Time: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Saturday is all about the landing of the Pirates—the most popular event in the Pirates Week calendar. The pre-landing entertainment starts at 2:00pm with acrobats, waterfront stunts and dance performances all followed by the “Pirate Invasion” or Landing Pageant
Stick around for the Float Parade at 3:30pm to see colourful convoy of decorated floats, dancing pirates and other characters as they make their way through George Town.

CIBC First Caribbean’s Children’s Fun Day
Sunday 10 November, 2019
Time: 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
There’s a whole lot happening, something for everyone in the family, including arts and crafts, a pirate costume competition, beautiful baby competition, bouncy castles, waterslide and face painting. And of course, the pirates will be there! Admission is free to the public and on arrival, every child gets a goody bag and a ticket to a draw for bicycles and a great selection of prizes!

Under Water Treasure Hunt
Sunday 10 November, 2019
Time: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Set off on a fantastic underwater treasure hunt to find buried treasure and while you’re at it, have a great dive in the pristine waters of the Cayman Islands! Entrance fee is only CI$25 and includes tanks, weights, snorkel gear and light refreshments with prizes of more than $1000 in cash and other prizes donated by local businesses and the Pirates Week Festival Office.
All funds received go towards the Pirates Week Festival and Meals on Wheels. Sunset House donates all tanks and time to host the event. No reservations are needed. See you at Sunset House on Sunday, 10th November!

Food Festival, Cardinal Avenue George Town
Monday 11 November, 2019
Time: 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm
The wonderful sights and smells of Caymans’ Annual Pirates Week Food Festival is a crowd favourite. From traditional conch stews and other Caribbean favourites to international Hispanic fare, this years’ festival will not disappoint!

Illumination” Night Parade, Harbour Drive
Monday 11 November, 2019
Time: 7:15 pm to 8:00 pm
Want to live a magical moment and revel in the glow of thousands of colourful lights? Come admire the biggest, brightest and most vibrant parade in the Cayman Islands! Witness floats, bands, acrobats and of course those rowdy pirates as they make their way through George Town!
This is one event you won’t want to miss!
Get the family to the waterfront for the incredible fireworks display those lights up the Harbour every year. It’s a truly spectacular show guaranteed to impress all ages and always features a huge finale of light, colour and sound.

Pirates Week 2019 Is Fast Approaching Maties!

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