What:
NOLA Pyrate Week brings nine days of swashbuckling fun started by local musicians and artists, as well as community and charitable organizations. The purpose is to have fun dressed as a pirate, and help the community.
Events:
Events include several parties at the Avenue Pub (1732 Saint Charles Ave, There is a parade on the last Friday of Pyrate Week that starts at 7 p.m. at the R-Bar and wonders through the French Quarter. Other events include a crawfish boil, lunch with the pirates, a parade and a pirates ball. There is also a pirate's merchandise sale.
Volunteerism:
There are several events set up to volunteer in various parts of the recovery of New Orleans including the Green Project, devoted to making New Orleans more Green.
When:
NOLA Pyrate Week is usually held the first weekend of April. In 2009 it's from March 27 through April 6 th.
More Info:
For all the information you need go to the official NOLA Pyrate Week
website
