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The 54th Annual Billy Bowlegs Festival

May 16, 2009

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Pirates are invading Fort Walton Beach! No need to worry, it’s the 54th Annual Billy Bowlegs Festival!

The festival honors the local pirate legend, William Augustus Bowles, with a slew of fun for everyone. There will be local and regional bands, food, arts and crafts, pirates, a torchlight parade, children’s activities, fireworks and more. So put on your crazy hat and GO!
 
The fun begins on Thursday, June 4, with a Pirate Walk. It’s trick-or-treating, "Pirate-style" and the kids will love it. Walk around and visit the merchants of Historic Downtown Fort Walton Beach 4-7 p.m.  
 
Friday, June 5, festival hours are 3-10 p.m. There will be live entertainment and children’s activities, food vendors, plus arts & craft vendors. Fireworks go up at 8 p.m.
 
Saturday, festival hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Captain Billy is slated to arrive around 4 p.m.
 
There’s even a Billy Bowlegs Torchlight Parade at 8 p.m on Monday night with floats and such.
 

For more info on this super fun, family-friendly event, visit the Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce web site.

Why not invite some friends and family to come enjoy the fun, too? Visit www.sharealittlesunshine.org to send a cool video invite and get entered to win a Florida getaway (there are 12 being given away)!


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