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Pirates Week in the Cayman Islands 2024
Pirates Week in the Cayman Islands is a National Festival consisting of celebrations across all three Islands.
Pirates Fest in George Town Harbour
Cayman Pirates Fest is a national festival celebrating all things Piratey!
Pirates Week 2024 Dates:
- Grand Cayman – 8th to 16th November 2024
- Little Cayman – 23rd November 2024
- Cayman Brac - 29th to 30th November 2024
As with all years, Pirates Week 2024 will be a vibrant and exciting event that takes place in the Cayman Islands in November 2024. This annual Islands-wide celebration immerses visitors in the captivating world of pirates, with a series of exciting events, lively parades, and a host of activities for all ages.
The Grand Cayman element of the festival kicks off with the Pirates Landing Ceremony, where a flotilla of colourful pirate sail into George Town harbor, led by the legendary Captain Morgan. The streets come alive with costumed revellers, transforming the Island into a swashbuckling spectacle.
Pirates Week 2024 - Setting Sail Through Time
The Ministry of Border Control, Labour and Culture has announced that the 2024 return of the highly anticipated Pirates Week Festival will be themed ‘Setting Sail Through Time’. The festival, a national event that will span three weeks beginning on November 8th, will honour the milestones achieved since the first Pirates Week Festival, which was held 47 years in 1977.
Pirates on parade
A highlight of the festival is the Grand Pirates Parade, a spectacular procession of decorated floats, marching bands, and costumed pirates that wind through the heart of George Town. The parade is a feast for the eyes, with elaborately themed floats and enthusiastic performers creating a truly magical atmosphere.
Other notable events during Pirates Week include the Pirates Week 5K Walk/Run and sea swim, a fun and healthy way to experience Grand Cayman.
Pirates Fest is a host of Islands-wide events irreverently celebrating the history and heritage of the Cayman Islands
The festival also features a variety of family-friendly activities, such as treasure hunts, children's costume competitions, and pirate-themed workshops. Visitors can also enjoy live music, street performances, and a variety of culinary delights, from local seafood delicacies to pirate-themed snacks.
View the Events Calendar for over 500 events happening in Cayman.
Pirates Week is a celebration of Cayman's vibrant culture and the enduring fascination with pirate lore. It's an event that brings people together, ignites imaginations, and creates memories that last a lifetime. If you're looking for an unforgettable Caribbean adventure, Pirates Fest 2024 will be it!
Pirates Week 2024 Schedule of Events:
Mike Lockwood Memorial Swim Meet
Date: Friday - Sunday, 8-10 November 2024
Location: Lions Pool, Academy Way
8am - 4pm each day
The Pirates Pub Crawl
Date: Friday 8 November 2024
Location: George Town Bars, Grand Cayman
4pm-7pm
Cardboard Boat Regatta
Date: Saturday 9 November 2024
Location: Hog Sty Bay, George Town, Grand Cayman
Time: 1pm-3pm
Food Festival & Heritage Village
Date: Saturday 9 November 2024
Location: Cardinall Avenue, George Town, Grand Cayman
Time: 3pm
Pirates Week Pop-up Exhibit
Date: Saturday 9 November 2024
Location: Shedden Road (beside KFC on the Waterfront), George Town, Grand Cayman
Time: 3pm
The Pirates Week Pre-Landing Show
Date: Saturday 9 November 2024
Location: Seafarers Way, George Town, Grand Cayman
Time: 3pm
Pirates Landing
Date: Saturday 9 November 2024
Location: Seafarers Way, George Town, Grand Cayman
Time: 4.30pm
Street Party/Live Music
Date: Saturday 9 November 2024
Location: Seafarers Way, George Town, Grand Cayman
Time: 6pm
Drone Show
Date: Saturday 9 November 2024
Location: Hog Sty Bay, George Town, Grand Cayman
Time: 7pm
Street Festival featuring Swanky Kitchen Band & FAB 5
Date: Saturday 9 November 2024
Location: Albert Panton Street, George Town, Grand Cayman
Time: 7.15pm – 11.45pm
Pirates Week Family Fun Day
Fun-filled Pirate Family Day at The Turtle Centre! Enjoy bouncy castles, games, and pirate-themed crafts.
Kids will love the face painting, and everyone gets a free sno-cone or ice cream!
Don't miss out on tasty food and drinks for sale, plus loads of candy, treats, and more.
Cost: FREE for kids 12 & under dressed as pirates, $15 for residents
Date: Sunday 10 November 2024
Location: The Turtle Centre
Time: 12pm-4pm
Dave Martins Pirates Party 5K Walk/Run
Date: Monday 11 November 2024
Location: Cardinall Avenue, George Town, Grand Cayman
Time: 6am
Pirates Week – George Town District Day
Date: Monday 11 November 2024
Location: Cardinall Avenue, George Town Grand Cayman
11am - 11pm: Local food, heritage displays, live music and craft vendors.
7pm - 9pm: Gimistory – CNCF International and local storytelling festival comes to the District Days!
Pirates Week – North Side District Day
Date: Tuesday 12 November 2024
Location: Old Man Bay Dock, North Side, Grand Cayman
11am - 11pm: Local food, heritage displays, live music and craft vendors.
7pm - 9pm: Gimistory – CNCF International and local storytelling festival comes to the District Days!
Pirates Week – East End District Day
Date: Wednesday 13 November 2024
Location: East End Heritage Site, East End, Grand Cayman
11am-2pm and 5pm-11pm: Local food, heritage displays, live music and craft vendors.
7pm-9pm: Gimistory – CNCF International and local storytelling festival comes to the District Days!
9pm-11pm: Live Music
Pirates Week – West Bay District Day
Date: Thursday 14 November 2024
Location: West Bay Heritage Site, West Bay, Grand Cayman
11am - 11pm: Local food, heritage displays, live music and craft vendors.
7pm - 9pm: Gimistory – CNCF International and local storytelling festival comes to the District Days!
Turtle Release – Sponsored by the Cayman Turtle Centre
Date: Friday 15 November 2024
Location: Governor's Beach, George Town, Grand Cayman
Time: 10am
Bodden Town District Day
Date: Friday 15 November 2024
Location: Nurse Josie's Centre, Bodden Town, Grand Cayman
11am - 11pm: Local food, heritage displays, live music and craft vendors.
7pm - 9pm: Gimistory – CNCF International and local storytelling festival comes to the District Days!
Pirates Week Fete Finale! Starring Bunji Garlin
Date: Saturday 16 November 2024
Location: Grand Cayman
Time: 4pm-11pm
Little Cayman District Weekend
Date: Saturday 23 November 2024
9am - Mini Artisan Show, Blossom Village
1pm - Pirates Landing and Float Parade, (starting at) Southern Cross Club
4.30 pm - Hungry Iguana Costume Competition, Hungry Iguana Restaurant
6:45 pm - Fireworks
9.00 pm - Midnight - Hungry Iguana Pirates Party, Hungry Iguana Restaurant
Cayman Brac District Weekend
Date: Friday 29 November
5:00 - 7:00 pm - Happy Hour, Captain's Table
9:00 pm - 2:00 am - Official Kick-Off Party, Coral Isle Club
Date: Saturday, 30 November
4:00 pm - Family Fun Day, Scott's Dock
6:30 pm - Fireworks. Scott's Dock
8:30 - 11:00 pm - After Party
Visit the Cayman Islands Pirates Week Page Here:
www.piratesweek.com
Thar'll be Fireworks!
Pirates Week is the best time to see a large firework display in George Town. There are typically two displays bookending the week-long Grand Cayman segment of the celebrations.
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Where to Stay
Popular resorts along the renowned Seven Mile Beach include well-known name brand hotel chains as well as some luxury boutique options. Most will accept pirates with a major credit card.
Places to Eat & Drink
When your day of pillaging and plundering has come to an end, you and your motley crew will need to relax and refuel. Being spoilt for choice is the only worry when it comes to dining in Cayman. Discover everything from upscale, waterfront establishments serving gourmet plates, to rustic beachside shacks dishing out local fish fry.
Things to Do (Other than Pirating)
There's only so much pirating you can do in a day. So when you've hung up your hook and anchored your ship etc., there's activities, trips and tours aplenty, from the Crystal Caves to the Turtle Farm to the magical Bioluminescence Bay, to name but a few. And don't forget, there's more beaches, diving and watersports than you can shake a cutlass at!
