Shiver yer timbers as Harry Paye Pirate Day returns to Poole Quay

6th June 2019

Swab the decks and hoist yer main sail for the 600th anniversary of Poole’s favourite pirate son Harry Paye on 15 June 2019.
 
The annual celebration will see Poole Quay ship shape for a festival o’ Pirate fun for lads ‘n lasses of all ages.  Expect a sea of pirates as land lubbers and salty sea dogs are encouraged to dig out yarr eye patch, earring and cutlass for Poole’s charity fun day.
 
Organised by the Pirates of Poole and supported by Poole Tourism, the popular shindig gets underway from 12 under the noonday sun with the Parade of Pirates along Poole Quay with judging for the Pirate Fancy Dress at 12.30pm.  As part of the celebrations cannons will be going off during the day.  

    
 
The event is part of Poole’s Wave 105 Summertime in the South events, where visitors can see cannon and musket displays, take a fairground ride or try their luck on the traditional stalls.  There’s also plenty for children with a fancy dress competition. 
 
Sample the finest grog along the quayside’s traditional, pubs, bars and restaurants and listen to a salty sea shanty or two with live music featuring local bands.
 
Events finish at 6pm and this year Harry Paye Day is helping to raise plenty of dubloons for local charities Youth Cancer Trust, Staffie and Stray Rescue and Dorset Children's Foundation.
  
Graham Richardson, Tourism Liaison Manager, Bournemouth & Poole Tourism, said: “Paye Day is a fantastic family event that gets everyone out and celebrating Poole’s rich history.  There’s so much to see and everyone really gets into the spirit.  So get practicing your pirate speak, dig out your fancy dress and let your inner pirate loose.”
 
On the day Poole Quay will be closed to traffic from 9am and will re-open by 7pm.

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