Ahoy there, mateys! Embrace the legend of Captain Kidd and the joy of pirate play. Don your pirate attire and gather with us at Parade Plaza by the Pirate Ship for a delightful photo session. Mingle with the swashbuckling crew, enjoy a shanty or two, and engage in conversations about seeking hidden treasures as we unveil hints on the exciting New London Pirate Adventure Map.
Ahoy, me hearties! The boisterous Bawdy Buccaneers are charting a course for the New London Pirate Festival on August 19th, right at Parade Plaza!
Embark on a musical voyage with Captain Lance D. Boyle of the Picaroon Princess and his trusty First Mate & “Cruise Director,” Truly Scrumptious. They’ll dock their vessel, The Picaroon Princess, at New London Parade Plaza, ready to welcome fellow pirates. Join in the merry exchange of tales and treasures, raise a chorus of beloved pirate melodies, or even learn a fresh tune or two.
Can’t wait to meet our fellow Pirate Brethren and Buccaneers!
Local Business Specials:
Niantic Children’s Museum – free pirate hat making for children’s
NL Youth Affairs– will be passing out Pirate themed children’s books for free for children to take home.
Thames River Water Taxi Hop on Hop off will be offering a special discount for those dressed up as pirates for Pirate Fest:
Adults: $7.50 – 50% off regular fare of $15 if dressed as pirate
Children: Free (normally $7.50) if dressed as pirate
Discounted tickets available for purchase on the boat.
Flavours of Life, The Fair Trade Store – Treasure Chest Guess-Guess how many “Gold” coins in the pirate’s treasure chest and win a Flavours of Life Pirate Goodie Bag!
Thames river Gallery – Lighthouse Inn providing Lighthouse Inn famous lobster bisque and chicken satays and GALLERY GROG. Live music by Pfred Mileski. She is the wife of prominent New London artist Brad Guarino whose work is on display in the gallery. She is appearing from 7:00 – 9:00 and is a treat to be savored and worth waiting for until 7:00. She’s quite acclaimed as you can see what Rick Koster had to say about her.
A new artist STEVE CRYAN from Old Saybrook with select works of some very recognizable landmarks will be on display as well as Harry Thomas MSW author of “Peace By the Sea” will be signing his two books.
Woodfellas Pizza –
Favorite’s Bistro Bar – .
Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant #2 –
City Dock Restaurant– ( located on the Custom House Pier)
Food trucks
Popcentric- Various popsicles
Twin Beaks Fried Chicken/ The GOOD Farm- Fried Chicken and homemade fries.
Meatball Bombs- Deep Fried stuffed meatballs, popcorn chicken, fries, fried dough
pick up a New London Pirate Adventure map at City Pier and have fun visiting the clue locations. 
Congratulations to the 2022 Winners of the Pirate Map Scavenger Hunt –Adam Campos & Jamie Marcial!
