Music, Carnival Rides, Food & Pirates! Hoist the Black........The Pirates Be Back!! Join us for the 66th Annual Louisiana Pirate Festival!

Experience our unique pirate and seafaring festival with events on both land and sea. On the shores of historic Lake Charles, the Louisiana Pirate Festival showcases entertainment by a variety of talented musicians, performers and artists.
 
Join us for a family-friendly event with cannon demonstrations, costume contests, local arts and crafts, themed souvenirs, games and attractions, including carnival rides and more!

Schedule of Events

May 4, 2023

5:00 PM - A Family Night of Praise

6:00 PM - Todd Armstrong Carnival Rides - Galley Alley - Souvenir Court

May 5, 2023

5:00 PM
Todd Armstrong Carnival Rides - Galley Alley - Souvenir Court
Militia Will Begin To Defend The City From A Pirate Invasion

6:00 PM - Boats Begin To Land

7:00 PM - Jean Lafitte Makes Landfall & City Officials Walk The Plank

8:00 PM - Johnny Jimenez

May 6, 2023

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Car Show (Moved to Saturday, May 13, 2023)

9:30 AM - Children's Pirate Costume Contest Registration

10:00 AM - Children's Pirate Costume Contest

11:00 AM - Walking Pirate Parade

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Little Matey's Play Area

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM: Lake Area Dance Showcase (10 Dance Studios & Cowgirl Kickers Perform)

12:00 PM - Todd Armstrong Carnival Rides - Galley Alley - Souvenir Court

3:00 PM - Walking Pirate Parade

5:00 PM - Walking Pirate Parade

5:30 PM - Young Band Nation

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Boomerang

9:00 PM - 11:00 PM: Steel Shot

May 7, 2023

11:00 AM - Walking Pirate Parade

11:30 AM - Louisiana Pirate Festival Presents "Visiting Festival Queens Pirate Costume Contest"

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Little Matey's Play Area

12:00 PM - Todd Armstrong Carnival Rides - Galley Alley - Souvenir Court

2:00 PM - Crawfish Eating Contest

3:00 PM - Walking Pirate Parade

5:00 PM - Walking Pirate Parade

May 8-11, 2023

6:00 PM to Close: Todd Armstrong Carnival Rides - Galley Alley - Souvenir Court

May 12, 2023

5:00 PM till Close: Todd Armstrong Carnival Rides - Galley Alley - Souvenir Court

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Jeannie Lane

9:00 PM - 11:00 PM: Gypsy La Blue

May 13, 2023

8:00 AM - BBQ Cook-Off (Beginning Friday Night)

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Jeep & Off-Road Show
Car, Truck & Bike Show

11:00 AM - Walking Pirate Parade

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Little Matey's Play Area

12:00 PM till Close:
Todd Armstrong Carnival Rides - Galley Alley - Souvenir Court
35th Annual Louisiana Armwrestling Championship

1:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Battle of the Bands (Winner Announced at 6:30 pm)

3:00 PM: Walking Pirate Parade

5:00 PM: Walking Pirate Parade

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Adam Leger Band

9:00 PM: Fireworks Display

9:30 PM - 11:00 PM: Charlie Wayne Band

Date: May 4-14, 2023

Location:
Lake Charles Civic Center,
900 Lakeshore Drive,
Lake Charles, LA 70601.

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