Cayman Islands Pirates Fest

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!

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-9am

• Cayman Airways Cardboard Boat Regatta
  Hog Sty Bay, 1pm-2.30pm

• Food Festival
  RBC & Kirk Freeport Parking Lots, From 2pm

• Water Mermaids Showcase by the CIASA Artistic Swim Squad
  Hog Sty Bay, 2.30pm-3pm

• Pirates Landing by the Las Tortugas Pirates
  Hog Sty Bay, 3pm-4pm

• Pirates Float Parade
  Seafarers Way, 4pm-6.15pm

• National Song Competition
  Seafarers Way, 6.30pm-8pm

• District Heritage Costume Competition
  Seafarers Way, 8pm-9pm

• Opening Fireworks Display
  Seafarers Way, 9pm-9.30pm

Monday, November 14th

• Savannah/Newlands Children's Day
  Pedro St. James, 10am-1pm

• Flowers Group & CIASA Harbour Half Mile Sea Swim
  Hog Sty Bay, 1pm-4pm

Friday, November 18th

• Turtle Release
  Governor's Beach, 10am-11.30am

• George Town District Heritage Day
  Cardinal Avenue and Seafarers Way, 11.30am-5pm

• MYSCH Pirates Fest 5K Run/Walk
  Seafarers Way, 5.30pm-6.30pm

Saturday, November 19th

• Cayman Airways Pirate Pooch Parade
  Seafarers Way, 10am-11.30am

• Food Festival
  RBC & Kirk Freeport Parking Lots, From 1pm

• Inclusion Cayman Carnival

  George Town, 2pm-6pm

• Closing Fireworks
  Seafarers Way, 8pm-8.10pm

Sunday, November 20th

• Pirates Against Plastic Beach Clean by Plastic Free Cayman
  Safehaven, 8am-10am

• Cayman 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-3pm

• Gimistory
  Location TBD, Time TBD

Saturday, November 26th

• Pirate Boat Float Parade
  From Buccaneers Cut to Scott's Dock, 5.30pm-6.30pm

• Fireworks 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.