Palmyra Pirate Weekend
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 08/12/2017
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Historic Palmyra’s Pirates of the Erie Canal invade the Village of Palmyra, New York during the ninth annual Palmyra Pirate Weekend, August 11-12, 2017, bearing a boatload of family-friendly fun for all ages. Bed racing, 5K race, Pirate Kazoo Band Parade, children’s treasure hunt, canal trail tours, canal boat rides, Historic Palmyra pirate tales and museum tours are just a few of the exciting events featured in this year’s celebration of Palmyra’s canal connection.
The Pillage ‘N the Village Bed Race Regatta returns, streaking straight through the heart of the historic Main Street business district. Five-person pirate crews will compete head-to-head against other speedy scallywags and scoundrels for a cash prize and other awards. Pirates of all rank–the ranker, the better--are welcome to enlist, with local service, community organizations, and businesses expected to round out the racing field. Race applications, information, and complete racing bed specifications are available online now at www.eriecanalpirates.com.
The Grand Pirate Kazoo Band and Parade also returns to the streets immediately preceding all of the bed race action. An official engraved Pirates of the Erie Canal Kazoo with lanyard, available for purchase on Friday, August 11, during the annual Palmyra Pirate Weekend kick-off event, a free outdoor screening of the modern classic adventure The Princess Bride, is your ticket to join the fun. Bed racers will be pressed into parade service as they are escorted--and serenaded—up Main Street towards the Pillage ‘N the Village starting line near the Village Park.
This year’s Grand Parade will be led by Fleet Admirals by the Erie Canal Pirates Joint Chiefs and their ladies.
The Jolly Roger 5K run/jog/walk returns for another great year with a certified 5K Erie Canal course. This event raises funds for Pal-Mac High School’s award winning Select Choir, who enjoy a demanding concert schedule, including a recent performance tour of Greece.
Other highlights of Palmyra Pirate Weekend 2017 include:
* FREE Movie in the Park – The Princess Bride (1987, PG), Friday, Aug. 11, at dusk in the Palmyra Village Park
* Palmyra Pirates’ Shopping Bazaar at the Port of Palmyra Marina
* Pirate Puppy Parade and Captain Kid’s Games, featuring stories, pirate games, activities, and booty for all
* Wine tasting by Lake Ontario Winery
* Canal boat rides on the Sam Patch
* Historic Palmyra museum tours, Pirate’s Cove, and pirate tales with Bloody Mary
* Treasure Trail Canal Walk
* Music at the Marina with Sam Nitsch
* Festival Food, featuring the Palmyra Fire Auxiliary Chicken BBQ
* And much, much more!
About Palmyra Pirate Weekend. Palmyra Pirate Weekend is a family-friendly, experiential festival intended to showcase Palmyra, New York, the Queen of Canal Towns. The visit of the Lois McClure to the Port of Palmyra Marina in August, 2007 was the first wind in the sails for Palmyra Pirate Weekend, yet this grassroots event has grown by the hard work of some creative and talented people who have long recognized Palmyra as the perfect place to live, work, and play.
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