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Ahoy, Mateys! Join Us for Family Pyrate Day! Get ready to set sail for a day of swashbuckling fun in the heart of Algiers Point! NOLA Pyrate Week, Confetti Park and Confetti Kids are teaming up to bring you a treasure trove of music, stories, and pyratical adventures.

Whether you’re a seasoned buccaneer or a curious landlubber, there’s something for every member of the crew. Best of all? Admission is free!

When & Where
Date: Saturday, March 28
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Bargeboard NOLA
530 Powder Street, Algiers Point
The Day’s Adventures
From hidden treasures to shanties by the river, here is what we have in store for your family:

Treasure Hunt: Seek out hidden gems with the Friends of the Hubbell Library.
Creative Crafts: Let your imagination run wild with hands-on activities by Confetti Kids.
Pyratical Facts & Fiction: Learn the true history of the high seas (and some tall tales) with pirates from the NOLA Pyrate Society / NOLA Pyrate Week,
Antique Shopping: Browse the unique and historic finds curated by Bargeboard.

Live Music & Entertainment
Gather ’round the main stage for original and traditional songs that will have the whole family stomping their boots!

The Scurvy Baratarians pirate band
The Confetti Park Players (Our very own local kids choir!)
Dave Famous: The legendary pirate troubadour.
Vittles & Libations
No pirate can adventure on an empty stomach! We’ll have plenty of snacks and drinks available to keep your energy up, featuring a cool treat from Kona Ice and Caribbean Latin BBQ from Fumó.

Pro Tip: Don’t forget to wear your best pirate garb! We want to see those eyepatches, tricorn hats, and striped socks.

Brought to you by Confetti Park, Confetti Kids and NOLA Pyrate Week.

Registration is open for the Run/Walk Through History, hosted by Metairie Cemetery in partnership with New Orleans Running Systems, Inc. On Sunday, Apr. 19, runners, power walkers and leisure walkers will participate in the nation’s largest cemetery race located on the grounds of historic Metairie Cemetery at 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. This year will mark the event’s 25th anniversary, and in previous years has typically drawn more than 700 participants of all ages to compete in 5K and 1K races. The property was formerly the site of a premier horse-racing track, Metairie Race Course, until the cemetery was constructed in 1872. Race proceeds benefit local non-profit Save Our Cemeteries, a department of the Preservation Resource Center, that preserves and protects New Orleans cemeteries through inclusive education, advocacy and restoration. For race details and online registration, visit www.nolarunning.com or call (504) 884-7565. Entry fees start at $35 and increase leading up to race day with discounted pricing available for youth and seniors. Registration will be available on race day starting at 7:30 a.m.