I grew up in the area and enjoyed going to the festival every year and seeing all my friends.
I have to admit its getting less kid friendly every year with all the drinking.
We appreciate all the security guards being there though.
When my boys get big enough to enjoy this, we will be there.
I love pirates! This festival is very fun and family appropriate. It is kind of like Mardi Gras, but with morals, and pirates. Hmm, maybe not like Mardi Gras. But they do throw beads and dubloons to the kids, with no behavior that is rated ARGGGHHH!
Get it? That was a pirate joke.
If you like pirates, boats and the open waters this is the festival for you. There is even a parade at the end of the weekend long event. This event takes place in the waters of the panhandle in Florida. There is dancing, partying and all kinds of entertainment for all ages.
Starting early June, it’s a week of pirate revelry, seafood, and entertainment.