Take the family on a true Caymanian adventure during Pirates Week 2009. From local heritage days to firework filled nights, the Cayman Islands pays tribute to its seafaring past with a week of island wide festivities. A mock pirate invasion kicks off eleven days of revelry that include treasure hunts, float parades, dance marathons, costume contests, boat races, fireworks, and a celebration of authentic Caymanian food and culture.

Schedule of Events:

THURSDAY
November 12
Pre-Pirates Week Happy Hour and Kick-Off Party

FRIDAY
November 13
Pirates Week 5K-Run
Pirate Costume Competition
Miss Festival Queen Costume Competition
Fireworks
Pirates Week Songfest
Street Dance & Food Festival

SATURDAY
November 14
5K Sea Swim
Cycling Criterium, Harbour Drive
Pre-Landing Entertainment
Landing Pageant at Hog Sty Bay followed by a Float Parade
Teen Up. Teens Own Disco - Craft Market
Street Dance & Food Festival

SUNDAY
November 15
Children's Fun Fair Day
Underwater Treasure Hunt at Dive Tech

MONDAY
November 16
East End Heritage Day

TUESDAY
November 17
West Bay Heritage Day

WEDNESDAY
November 18
North Side Heritage Day
Mike Lockwood Memorial International Swim Meet

THURSDAY
November 19
Bodden Town Heritage Day

FRIDAY
November 20
George Town Heritage Day
Mike Lockwood Memorial International Swim Meet – Lions Pool

SATURDAY
November 21
Pirates Week Golf Tournament
Mike Lockwood Memorial International Swim Meet - Lions Pool
Savannah/Newlands Heritage Day
Cardboard Boat Race
Trial of the Pirates
Fireworks
Teen Up. Teens Own Disco - Craft Market
Street Dance Finale - Harbour Drive

SUNDAY
November 22
Pirates Week 10K Run
Mike Lockwood Memorial International Swim Meet Cont'd
Mickey Mouse Darts Tournament

November 27th - 28th
Cayman Brac Weekend, Watering Place