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Key West's 13th Annual Pirates in Paradise
Maritime Heritage & Music Festival

PRE-FESTIVAL PIRATICAL ESCAPADES

  • TALL SHIP PIRATE SAILS aboard Schooner WOLF…Flagship of the Conch Republic, departing from Safe Harbour Marina. Join the the scurvy WOLF crew for adventure on the high seas (sails departing 1:30 & 4:30pm daily.) COST: $50/$25 Kids under 12. Info@PiratesInParadise.com.
  • EVENING PIRATE HAPPY HOURS in Old Town Pubs & Taverns
  • NIGHTLY - 4 ORANGE VODKA OLD TOWN KEY WST PIRATE INVASION – 4 Orange Vodka Pirate Invasion March includes stops at Smokin Tuna, Margaritaville and the Green Parrot Bar. COST: $35 per person and includes Festival Bandana & drink at each bar.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2012

  • NOON-4pm – Conch Republic Navy SHOOT & SAIL, aboard Schooner WOLF, is open to all qualified marksmen. Live fire, traditional weapons encouraged. Participants may also shoot several antique & historic military weapons from around the world, $75. Reservations required: SailAway@SchoonerWOLF.com or 305.296.9694.
  • 7pm – Key West Maritime Historical Society Historic Glimpses presentation by author & historian Robert N. Macomber (topic & location TBA.) Info@PiratesInParadise.com


TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2012

  • 10am-Noon – HISTORIC WALKING TOUR of Old Town Key West with author Bob Macomber brings to life the Key West of days gone by. Tour departs promptly at 10am (location TBA.) Cost: $25. Reservations: 305.296.9694. orInfo@PiratesInParadise.com
  • Noon to 2pm– AUTHORS & ARTISTS LUNCHEON at La Te Da Key West. Join visiting historians who have gathered in Key West for PIP 2012.
  • 4:30pm - TALL SHIP PIRATE SAIL aboard WOLF with Admiral Finbar, Robert Macomber and the PIP pirate crew. Adults: $50, $25 kids under 12 (board ½ hour before.) Reservations: SailAway@SchoonerWOLF.com or 305.296.9694.
  • 6:30-8:30pm – EL MESON de PEPE’S CARIBBEAN PIRATES FEAST at Mallory Square. Join the PIP Crew for this festive Caribbean Feast, 411 Wall Street. Adults: $20 (Kids under 12 $10.) Reservations@PiratesInParadise.com.

 

 

  


Festival News & Updates

Shoot & Sail Aboard the WOLF

Join Admiral Finbar as he sails the Schooner WOLF beyond the reef. Once there, it's live fire on the open sea as the finest marksman will be determined in head-to-head competition. The 4 hour shoot and sail is on Thursday, Dec. 1. Entry fee is $75 per person. Meet at the WOLF 1/2 hour prior to departure. Reservations required (305) 296-9694 or Info@PiratesInParadise.com.

Official End of America’s Hurricane Season Celelebration and TropRock Dance Party

Admiral Finbar and the High Command of the Conch Republic Military, along with the Pirates in Paradise Crewe invite one and all to join them for the salty holiday celebration, scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 30. The fun starts a 10 a.m. at the Festival's Pirate Village at Truman Watefront, with the piratical escapades of the Pyrates of the Coast and live music provided by Knot For Sail, Rich in Spirit, Mary Spear, John Friday, Lounge Lizards in Pardadise, and Kat Epple. FREE, with PIP Festival Admission and includes the ceremonial burning of the Hurricane flags at 4 pm.

Literature & the Sea Authors, Artists and Historians Luncheon at Kelly's

Join authors Robert N. Macomber and Robb Zerr at the Pirate Village at the Truman Waterfront at 11:30 a.m. on 11/29. followed by an sail with our literary luminaries. Cash Bar, Reservations required - call (305) 296-9694.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2012

  • 1:30-3pm – AUTHORS, ARTISTS & HISTORIAN’S SAIL aboard the Schooner WOLF. Join Admiral Finbar, authors Roz Brackenbury and Robb Zerr, $50, RSVP: SailAway@SchoonerWOLF.com or 305.296.9694.
  • 5-6:30pm PIRATE PARTY at the MEL FISHER MUSEUM (not confirmed...details to follow.)
  • 7-10pm MISS PIRATE KEY WEST PAGEANT
    Cheer on your favorite Miss Pirate Key West Contestant. (location & details TBA.)

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2012

  • 1:30& 4:30pm - TALL SHIP PIRATE SAILS aboard WOLF with the WOLF scurvy pirate crew. Adults: $50, $25 kids under 12 (board ½ hour before.) Reservations: SailAway@SchoonerWOLF.comor 305.296.9694.
  • EVENING PIRATE HAPPY HOURS in Old Town Pubs & Taverns
    6-10pm - 4 ORANGE VODKA OLD TOWN KEY WST PIRATE INVASION - Pirate Invasion March begins at (location TBA) and includes stops at Smokin Tuna, Margaritavilleand the Green Parrot Bar. COST: $35 per person and includes Pirate Village Admission & drink at each bar.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2012

  • NOON to 10pm – PIRATE VILLAGE MARKET, ART FAIR, LIVE MUSIC & DANCING & PIRATE PUB at Truman Waterfront.
  • 1:30 & 4:30pm - TALL SHIP PIRATE SAILS aboard WOLF with the WOLF scurvy pirate crew. Adults: $50, $25 kids under 12 (board ½ hour before.) Reservations: SailAway@SchoonerWOLF.com or 305.296.9694.
  • 4-10pm – OFFICIAL END OF AMERICA’S HURRICANE SEASON PARTY & SAILOR'S SHIPWRECK BALL at Truman Waterfront. Enjoy live music, including Rich in Spirit, Mary Spear, Lounge Lizards in Paradise & Mike Emerson's Southernmost Brass Swing Band. Ceremonial Burning of the hurricane flags 4:30pm. FREE with PIP Village Adm. Info@PiratesInParadise.com.
  • 6pm – BEST DRESSED PIRATE & WENCH COSTUME CONTEST at PIP Village Stage at Truman Waterfront. Become a contestant and vie for great prizes or come & cheer on your favorite pirate & wench! FREE with PIP Village Admission. To sign up, visit www.PiratesInParadise.com.
  • 8pm –MOST BUXOM WENCH & BAD ASS PIRATE CONTEST at Truman Waterfront Pirate Village. Don yer garb & vie for great prizes or come & cheer on your favorite pirate. FREE with PIP
    Village Admission. Sign up today at Reservations@PiratesInParadise.com or 305.296.9694.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2011

  • NOON to 6pm – PIRATE VILLAGE MARKET, ART FAIR, LIVE MUSIC & DANCING & PIRATE PUB at Truman Waterfront.
  • Noon – HISTORIC REENACTMENT of the PYRATE TRYAL of Anne Bonny & Mary Read" at the PIP Pirate Village at Truman Waterfront, based on the official trial transcripts of these infamous female pirates. FREE with PIP Village admission.
  • 1pm – Pyrates of the Coast 8th Annual WALK THE PLANK NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS aboard the WOLF PIP Village. Victims (hush, contestants) vie for the honor and glory of becoming the 2012 Champion as they dive to their watery graves, pleading for their miserable lives & competing for valuable prizes. FREE with PIP Village Admission, Info@PiratesInParadise.com or 305.296.9694.
  • 1:30 &4:30pm - TALL SHIP PIRATE SAILS aboard WOLF. Join the scurvy crew for adventure on thge high seas. Adults: %0+ and Kids under 12 $25+.
  • 3pm – KID’S PIRATE COSTUME CONTEST at the PIP Pirate Village Stage at Truman Waterfront Commons. Pint-sized pirates can don their garb & show off their swashbuckling costumes. FREE, Info@PiratesInParadise.com, or 305.296.9694.
  • 3:30pm – PIRATE ART ‘COLOR ALONG’ with Pirate Artist Don Maitz. Pirate artists of all ages are invited to ‘Color Along’ with master fantasy artist Don. Everyone is provided the same sketch and a pack of crayons. FREE with PIP Village Market Admission, Info@PiratesInParadise.com
  • 4pm YOUNG WRECKERS – THE MUSICAL presented by Key West’s Childrens' Chorus of Unity of the Florida Keys takes you back in time to the glory days of the Key West wreckers with stories and songs, PIP Pirate Village Stage. FREE with Pirate Village Admission, PiratesinParadise.com
  • EVENING Pirate HAPPY HOURS in Old Town Pubs & Taverns
  • 7pm – Key West LIGHTED HOLIDAY PARADE. Family-friendly parade with plenty of swashbuckling Pirates! Begins at Bay View Park and follows Truman to Duval to Greene Street.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2012

  • NOON to 6pm – PIRATE VILLAGE MARKET, ART FAIR, LIVE MUSIC & DANCING & PIRATE PUB at Truman Waterfront.
  • Noon – HISTORIC REENACTMENT of the PYRATE TRYAL of Anne Bonny & Mary Read" at the PIP Pirate Village at Truman Waterfront, based on the official trial transcripts of these infamous female pirates. FREE with PIP Village admission.
  • 2pm – 3rd Annual Int’l Pirates Hall of Fame TALL TALES INVITATIONAL at PIP Pirate Village offers all contestants the chance to tell their biggest fabricated story before a panel of nationally known authors serving as judges. FREE with PIP Village Admission. To sign up or for more info: 305.296.9694 or Info@PiratesInParadise.com.
  • 1:30 & 4:30pm - TALL SHIP PIRATE SAILS aboard WOLF. Join the scurvy crew for adventure on the high seas. Adults: $50, $25 kids under 12 (board ½ hour before departure.) Reservations: SailAway@SchoonerWOLF.com or 305.296.9694.
  • 3pm – CAPT. JACK SPARROW LOOK-A-LIKE CONTSEST at PIP Village Stage at Truman Waterfront. Become a contestant and vie for great prizes or come & cheer on your favorite Jack Sparrow! FREE with PIP Village Admission,Info@PiratesInParadsise.com or 305.296.9694.
  • 4-7pm – La Te Da’s PIRATES TEA DANCE. A swashbuckling Tea Dance with tropical pirate flair! La Te Da Hotel Key West, 1125 Duval. FREE. Info: Office@LaTeDa.com or 305.296.6706.

 


 

 

 

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