Pirates in Paradise Festival
Looking for a quirky reason to travel? How about the Pirates in Paradise Festival in Key West, Florida? Nothing says breaking free of the regular routine quite like eye patches and pirate ships. This annual event is held every year in the southernmost tip of the Florida Keys, Key West, over the course of 11 days at the end of November and early December. Travelers looking for a way to mix up their holiday vacation routine should check out the entertainment and antics on offer with the Pirates in Paradise Festival.
The Pirates in Paradise Festival will take place in Key West from November 24 through December 4, 2011 . Over the course of these 11 days there will be a variety of entertainment on offer from music to arts and crafts to family fun. Many events take place at the Truman Waterfront, including dancing under the stars, beer tastings, the walk the plank championship, pirate art 101, and a storytelling contest. Music is also a large part of the 2011 festival, with a variety of types of music taking the stage at the Truman Waterfront including reggae, salsa, blues, and jazz.
Many travelers are initially drawn to the Pirates in Paradise Festival for the fun costumes and beer crawls, but there is also entertainment for the whole family. Examples of family fun include historic walking tours of Key West, the chance to go shopping in the Pirate Village, and watching tall ship sea battles. All of this entertainment will be enjoyed in the relaxed environment of Key West, known for sunny days, delicious food, and plenty of outdoor activities. Round out your trip to Key West with family activities from boating to deep sea fishing to sunset bike rides.
The Pirates in Paradise Festival has events that can be broken down into several categories: arts and literature, music, nautical excursions, entertainment, and the pirate village. The pirate village is located at the Truman Waterfront and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. To explore this market and holiday bazaar (why not get your Christmas shopping started early?), it costs only $5 per adult to enter, and kids under the age of 12 are free. Here you will find more than just shopping for crafts, jewelry, and photography; there's also storytelling, costume contests, and music.
When it comes to the Pirates in Paradise Festival, you are going to want to make arrangements for accommodations early. The best accommodations in Key West are vacation rentals. These offer the most privacy and convenience to travelers, whether you're planning a trip to the Florida Keys for this festival or at any other time of year. A rental will put the best of Key West right at your fingertips, allowing you to participate in the festival or relax at your leisure. Don't wait to book your rental; they go fast during popular events like the Pirates in Paradise Festival.
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