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 CarnivalGeorge 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.
