Pirate Day in The Bay

Named “Top 20 Events”

Southeast Tourism Society

Outdoor vendor booth decorated with pirate-themed accessories and skull imagery, selling jewelry and accessories at a fair.

Arts and Crafts

We have so many vendors that show up and show out every year with their arts, crafts, jewelry, and more.

Check back in for a full list and links to their sites!

People participating in a parade dressed as pirates, including a man in a black pirate hat and sunglasses, a woman in a red and white pirate costume, and children with pirate accessories.

Lil’ Buccanner’s Parade

We love our kids, and want to include them in all the fun we can. So,,, we have given them their very own PARADE! Starting at 11, we will parade down Main Street towards the Beach and all the way to Pirate Central where they will be greeted and welcomed for the Lil’Buccanner’s Costume Contest!

Two women in pirate costumes posing with a large gift basket wrapped in cellophane at a festive event with a band performing in the background.

Pub Crawl & Treasure Hunt

This Friday night signature event is all that you want it to be. With pubs all around town participating, see if you and your krewe can track down the treasure and find your X marking the spot before anyone else!

Pub Crawl starts at 5. To register early, just click on the picture above! You do need a wristband to participate.

People dancing and having fun at a party, with one woman in the foreground wearing glasses, a white crop top, and a dance belt, surrounded by others in colorful costumes.

Live Music

Part of our fun is dancing the day and night away at Pirate Central! Lots always going on, but on Friday and Saturday from 7-11 you can find us shimmying away on the dancefloor at Pirate Central. Bands will be announced shortly!

Young boy dressed as a pirate talking to a woman holding a microphone.

Costume Contest

With Categories for the Swabbies (aka Kids) and Sea Dogs (Adults).

The Kids Costume Contest starts at 12 pm at Pirate Central on the 16th.

The Adults Costume Contest starts at 1 pm at Pirate Central on the 16th.

To Pre-register, just click on the pic!

Fireworks exploding in the night sky over water.

Fireworks

The Grand Finale to our invasion is the spectacular fireworks display that is our crowning glory. Scurry down to the beach to watch the colorful explosions over the Bay. Cannon or pyrotechnic? You decide for yourself!

Saturday night @ 9:00

The Pirates Are Invading!!!

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The Pirates Are Invading!!! ~

Pirate Invasion Parade

Map of a route for a pirate invasion golf cart parade at Municiple Harbor, with streets labeled and dotted red arrows indicating the parade's direction.
Person dressed as a mermaid sitting on a float with crowds of people around at an outdoor event or festival.

The Pirate Invasion Parade storms through the streets in true coastal fashion—loud, lively, and impossible to miss. Led by the legendary Pirate Ship float, this crowd-favorite spectacle brings together a rolling fleet of decked-out golf carts, spirited marching crews, and high-energy dance groups, all throwing beads, music, and pure pirate chaos into the crowd. From seasoned Sea Dogs to playful Scallywags, every corner of the parade is packed with personality, creativity, and Gulf Coast flair. Whether you’re catching treasures from the sidelines or joining the crew, this is the moment Pirate Day in the Bay truly comes alive. 🏴‍☠️✨

Join the Parade!!!