Ahoy - the pirates are coming!
The Cayman Islands have always celebrated their pirate heritage, and this year, the festivities are more events than ever before!
With seven weeks of events, there is something for everyone at Pirates Fest 2022. It's an especially fun time of year for kids. From float parades to fireworks, we've detailed the best family-friendly events below!
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Celebrations in Grand Cayman
Saturday, October 29th
West Bay District Heritage Day
West Bay Heritage Field, 11am-10pm
Friday, November 4th
East End District Heritage Day
East End Heritage Field, 11am-12am
Saturday, November 12th
KPMG Pirates 5K Sea Swim
Governor's Beach, 7am-9amCayman Airways Cardboard Boat Regatta
Hog Sty Bay, 1pm-2.30pmFood Festival
RBC & Kirk Freeport Parking Lots, From 2pmWater Mermaids Showcase by the CIASA Artistic Swim Squad
Hog Sty Bay, 2.30pm-3pmPirates Landing by the Las Tortugas Pirates
Hog Sty Bay, 3pm-4pmPirates Float Parade
Seafarers Way, 4pm-6.15pmNational Song Competition
Seafarers Way, 6.30pm-8pmDistrict Heritage Costume Competition
Seafarers Way, 8pm-9pmOpening Fireworks Display
Seafarers Way, 9pm-9.30pm

Monday, November 14th
Savannah/Newlands Children's Day
Pedro St. James, 10am-1pmFlowers Group & CIASA Harbour Half Mile Sea Swim
Hog Sty Bay, 1pm-4pm
Friday, November 18th
Turtle Release
Governor's Beach, 10am-11.30amGeorge Town District Heritage Day
Cardinal Avenue and Seafarers Way, 11.30am-5pmMYSCH Pirates Fest 5K Run/Walk
Seafarers Way, 5.30pm-6.30pm
Saturday, November 19th
Cayman Airways Pirate Pooch Parade
Seafarers Way, 10am-11.30amFood Festival
RBC & Kirk Freeport Parking Lots, From 1pmGeorge Town, 2pm-6pm
Closing Fireworks
Seafarers Way, 8pm-8.10pm
Sunday, November 20th
Pirates Against Plastic Beach Clean by Plastic Free Cayman
Safehaven, 8am-10amCayman Turtle Centre Family Fun Day
Cayman Turtle Centre, 10am-3pm

Celebrations in Little Cayman
Saturday, November 5th
Float Parade
Southern Cross Club (Start Point), 3pm-5.30pm
Sunday, November 6th
Pirates Farewell Lunch and Poolside BBQ
McCoy's Sunset Bar, 11am-4pm
For more information on Cayman Brac's festivities, click here.
Celebrations in Cayman Brac
Friday, November 25th
Pirates Fest Heritage Day
Spot Bay Heritage Park, 10am-3pmGimistory
Location TBD, Time TBD
Saturday, November 26th
Pirate Boat Float Parade
From Buccaneers Cut to Scott's Dock, 5.30pm-6.30pmFireworks Display
Scott's Dock, 7pm-7.15pm
Sunday, November 27th
Pirates Farewell Lunch
The Alexander Hotel, 12pm-3pm
For more information on Cayman Brac's festivities, click here.