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Galveston Pirate Festival
Galveston, TX · Quirky
- When
- September 18–20, 2026
- Where
- Moody Gardens, 1 Hope Blvd · Galveston · TX
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule
A pirate themed island festival built around Galveston's Jean Lafitte history, with costumed rogues, cannon fire, shanty music and a boat parade anchored at Moody Gardens. The main weekend caps a full Pirate Week of free events held island wide.
The history within reach
- Galveston Pirate Festivalsame spot
A pirate themed island festival built around Galveston's Jean Lafitte history, with costumed rogues, cannon fire, shanty music and a boat parade anchored at Moody Gardens.
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