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The Boynton Beach
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) proudly announces the arrival of
the 2nd Annual Haunted Pirate Fest on Saturday, October 26th
and Sunday, October 27th in Downtown Boynton Beach. The free two-day
fest will be located along E. Ocean Avenue between Seacrest Blvd.
and NE 1st Street, and held from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day.
During the fest 129 E.
Ocean Avenue will be transformed to Hobb’s Cove, a bustling old
world port brimming with supernatural superstitions of the
pirate era where pirates roam free to pillage and plunder. This lively
pirate village will feature 3 stages of continuous live music,
children’s activities, pirate reenactments and pirate stunt shows. The
Haunted Pirate Fest drew thousands of people of all ages to Downtown
Boynton Beach last year to enjoy a variety of
swashbuckling
adventures.
On Saturday, October
26th the swashbuckling fun doesn’t stop at 5:00 PM. The festivities
continue with fest’s first ever community led Mermaid Splash Parade,
an enchanting walk that will allow participants to encounter magical
mermaids. The parade begins at 5:00 PM on 129 E. Ocean Avenue, next to
the Schoolhouse Children’s Museum, travels to the Marina and then back
to Ocean Avenue.
Event stages will be
setup at 640 Ocean Ave. (Ocean Plaza), 400 Ocean Ave., and the Boynton
Harbor Marina. Local restaurants will be setup under tents along Ocean
Avenue for participants to enjoy food ranging from a quick bite to a
full meal. The CRA invites everyone to join in on the community fun.
Additional activity
highlights include:
• The interactive pirate
ship Avenger
• Magicians, Fairies and
the Wheel Walker
• Pirate reenactments
and Captain Jack Sparrow with his crew of over 70 buccaneers.
• A Spooktacular Haunted
House presented by the Schoolhouse Children’s Museum
• The Black Sparrow
Pirates ship located at the Boynton Harbor Marina
• Kids’ costume parade
and pirate ceremony at noon
Please visit www.catchboynton.com for a list of the scheduled
events for the pirate-themed
weekend.
More about Boynton Beach
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
The Boynton Beach CRA is
committed to serving the community by guiding redevelopment activities
and stimulating economic growth within its 1,650 acre district. The
CRA focuses on creating a vibrant downtown core, providing
affordable housing, and revitalizing neighborhoods.
For more information on
the CRA, its programs, projects and free special events, call
(561) 737-3256, or visit www.catchboynton.com.
Contact Information:
Tracy Smith-Coffey,
Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
Phone: (561) 737-3256 x219
