Pure Costumes at Play: Long Beach Pirate Festival
Once on the pier, we were able to get a great view of the pirate ships which were settled along the water. We walked through the pier to grab some snacks like a smoked turkey leg. As we strolled along, we could smell the scents of incense and hear the calls of merchants looking to hawk their merchandise.
After we perused the pier, we followed the sounds of pirate music down to the stage area down at the beach. There were some great decorations around which served well for photo ops. A pirate maiden posed prettily near a model pirate ship and nearby, belly dancers hula hooped to the chantey of the featured pirate band.
Of all the entertainment and activities of the day, what captivated us the most was the amazing pirate costumes! Here are a few fellows looking very snazzy in their pirate get-ups.
If you have yet to visit a pirate festival, we highly recommend it! This type of unique family-friendly costume event is definitely the experience of a lifetime! Is there a pirate festival in your town that you recommend? If so, leave a comment and tell us all about it!