Tybee Island to be Invaded by Pirates - Fireworks and Marshall Tucker Band

Tybee Island, Ga. - The 5th Annual Tybee Island Pirate Fest, one of Tybee’s most wildly popular events, is October 8th through 10th. This year, the celebration is bigger than ever, with the “Buccaneer Ball,” Fireworks Extravaganza, Thieves Market, multiple concerts (including the world-famous Marshall Tucker Band), Pirate Victory Parade, Kid’s Activities at Little Matey’s Cove and much more.

The festivities kick-off Thursday night October 8th at The Crab Shack’s Buccaneer Ball where officials will crown the Pirate Fest King and Queen. Enjoy appetizers, cocktails, and music by “The Fundamentals” plus a costume contest for the best pirate and wench. Tickets are $20.00 in advance and $25.00 at the door and can be purchased online at www.buccaneerball.com.

On Friday at 5 p.m. the pirate invasion begins in the shadow of the Tybee Pier and Pavilion. The pirates will party Friday night with live entertainment featuring the music of Roy and the Circuit Breakers and The Train Wrecks. At 7:30 p.m. the cannons will fire and the Fireworks Extravaganza will begin! When the fireworks cease the party continues with the music of The Eric Culberson Blues Band and Big Engine. The Thieves Market will be open with treasures for all ages, food and drink, plus The Little Matey’s Cove that will be filled with children’s activities.

The fun continues at South Beach on Saturday morning, and at 3 p.m. the pirates and their buccaneers will gather for Pirate Victory Parade down Butler Avenue. And, the pirates will share their wealth of trinkets and doubloons with the crowd along the parade route. Live music will be playing all day and at 9 p.m., the world famous Marshall Tucker Band will take the stage. Tickets to Pirate Fest are $10 for 2-day weekend admission to the festival area and children 12 & under are free. Visit www.tybeepiratefest.com to purchase advance tickets.