Pirates of the High Seas Fest

The Pirates of the High Seas Fest is sets sail at Aaron Bessant Park next to Pier Park. 

The annual event celebrates the legacy of the pirates who once roamed the Gulf of Mexico and pillaged the Emerald Coast, telling the tale of Dominique Youx and his krewe of loyal buccaneers through staged pirate battles and storytelling. 

Pirate-fans can enjoy online and in-person activities, including storytelling videos, downloadable themed crafts, a digital pirate costume contest, an in-person treasure hunt, fireworks and more in Panama City Beach.