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Welcome to
Alexandria
Bay
, in the beautiful Thousand Islands,
New York
.
Alexandria
Bay
is home of
Boldt
Castle
, situated on
Heart
Island
, and the proud home of the Famous “Bill Johnston’s Pirate Days”.
The following is a list of our 10 days filled with family fun and special
events. The sword-fighting group, known as “Tales from Remikreh”, will be
performing throughout the Village streets and at various NYS Route 12 locations.
This summer will make ten years the
Tales of Remikreh swordfighters troupe has performed at Pirate Days.
The Pirate Committee and Chamber of Commerce are proud to have them
highlight our event.
THREE
CHEERS FOR THE “TALES OF REMIKREH”!
Be
sure to stop by and visit the Entertainment Tent, located at
Upper James Street
, for a list of activities planned for each day.
FRIDAY,
AUGUST 10, 2007
A Treasure Hunt kicks
off our Pirate Days. All week long
and search for clues at local businesses for your chance to win great prizes!
5:00-7:00 pm
Twin Magicians – Will be around the Village dazzling you with balloon
sculpting and pirate juggling.
7:00-8:00 pm Pirate
Magic Show – Pirates Paul and Dave Jackman will entertain the children under the Entertainment
Tent on the Corner of Church and James Streets with a fantastic magic show.
8:00-10:00pm Block Dance –
JAMES STREET
– “TOP SECRET” featured
for your listening pleasure and dancing. Beware of the Pirates they might be
making an appearance during the dance! Pirate Sword Fighters – Tales from
Remikreh will also be arriving (sources tell us) to create havoc and mayhem.
Beware at the block dance!
SATURDAY, AUGUST
11, 2007
Brockville
Infantry Company (1862) Encampment – The well-prepared Canadian
Military Troupe will be seen on
Casino
Island
awaiting the marauding Pirates.
10:00-11:00am
Children’s Boats, Treasure
Chests & Cannon Crafts – Pavilion at
Scenic
View
Park
– Create your own masterpiece! (Glue, crayons, paper and supplies provided by
Kinney Drugs).
11:30 am
Children Parade Line Up – at
Scenic
View
Park
- Calling all children & pirates to join the Sword Fighters in the
Children’s Parade. Pirates will be
present for photo opportunities.
11:45-Noon Children’s
Pirate Parade - The Children’s Parade will be lead by Pirate Bill Johnston
and daughter Kate. They will
accompany the children dressed as little pirates. All children are invited to
participate in the fun!
12:00-1:00pm Children’s
Magic Show – Join Pirates Paul and Dave at the corner of Church and James
streets, under the Entertainment Tent.
The twin magicians are dazzling entertainment!
1:00 pm
Capture of the Pirate Scouting Party – Will start at Uncle
Sam Boat Tours. The Guard &
Villagers will capture & arrest the pillaging Pirates downtown & escort
them to Casino Island, their Military Encampment.
2:00-3:00pm Pirate
Invasion – Pirates,
led by legendary Pirate Bill Johnston, will be arriving in the tall ship,
LOTUS & the ST. LAWRENCE II, ready to do battle.
Cannon and musket fire rock the Village as the pirates invade
Alexandria
Bay
in an attempt to take over the town. If
victorious, Pirate Bill Johnston will receive the key to the village and the
merriment will continue!
3:30-5:30pm “Live Radio Broadcast” with Mr. Froggy from Froggy 97, at
Scenic
View
Park
Pavilion – Bring the children to meet Mr. Froggy for dancing and
frolicking with the silly frog.
7:00-8:00pm Children’s
Pirate Magic Show - Corner of Church and James streets, at the Entertainment
Tent
8:00-8:30pm Juggling
& Balloon Sculpting - The twin pirates will entertain the children in the
streets, making balloon hats and swords for the little pirates.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 12, 2007
Beware
of the Pirates creating havoc and mayhem.
11:00am-12:30pm Brockville Infantry Company (1862) Original British Battlefield drill maneuvers and
traditional flint lock firing demo. Starting at the entertainment tent
proceeding to Pavilion.
12:15-1:15pm Children’s
Pirate Magic Show – Join Pirates Paul and Dave at the corner of Church and James
streets, under the Entertainment
Tent. The twin magicians are
dazzling entertainment.
1:15 pm
Buried Treasure -
Scenic
View
Park
Beach
marks the spot to find treasure buried in the sand.
2:00 pm
Raft Races – Launching will be at Scenic View Park Beach.
This age-old tradition of homemade rafts is one of the many highlights of Pirate
days. Teams & individuals paddle their way to the finish line. Open to anyone, call the Chamber for details. Prizes are awarded!
2:30-3:30pm Pirate
Music – Performed by “House of Cadarn” at the
Entertainment Tent
3:00 pm
Duck Races –
Scenic
View
Park
– Sixth Annual Duck Race – Buy a chance to win $500 if your duck crosses
first. Proceeds to benefit, Alexandria Bay Minor Hockey
Association.
3:30-4:30pm Children’s
Pirate Magic Show – Comedic antics of Pirates
Dave and Paul - Entertainment Tent
4:30-5:30pm Juggling
& Balloon Sculpting – The Twin Pirates will entertain the children
throughout the streets, making balloon hats and swords for the little pirates.
MONDAY, AUGUST
13, 2007
House of Cadarn will
perform throughout the village all day.
10:00 am
Little Pirate Adventure Cruise on Uncle Sam Boat Tours – All Children 12 and under,
dressed in Pirate apparel will board the mighty vessel free, for a two-hour,
two-nation cruise. Pick up the
day’s password at the Entertainment Tent to tell the Guard!
11:00 am
Fight a Pirate – Children
may assist the Town Guard in defeating the pirates at the Village Pavilion
– at
Scenic
View
Park
.
11:00-NOON Balloon
Sculpting and Juggling – Pirates Dave & Paul Jackman will be entertaining
in the streets. Look for the twin
Pirates as they stroll around town for the children, creating pirate hats and
swords from balloons
12:00-1:00pm Children’s
Pirate Magic Show – Catch the comedic antics of Pirates Dave and Paul under the Entertainment
Tent on the corner of Church and James streets.
1:00-2:00pm
Archaic Weapons Demonstration –
Tales from Remikreh
will display and explain a variety of weapons and their use at the Scenic
View Park.
2:00-5:00pm Reptile
Exhibition – Snakes, frogs, and lizards, Oh My!
Go to the Entertainment Tent on the corner of Church and James
streets.
3:30 pm
Pirate Skit at Uncle Sam Boat
Tours
- Tales
from Remikreh
a display of skill in this exciting performance
5:00 pm
Pirate Skit at Cavallario’s Bayside - Tales
from Remikreh
a display of skill in this exciting performance.
7:00-8:00pm Children’s
Magic Show & Games – Catch the comedic antics of Pirates Dave and Paul
under the Entertainment Tent on the corner of Church and James streets.
8:00-9:00pm
Balloon Sculpting and Juggling –
Look
for the twin Pirates as they stroll around town for the children, creating
pirate hats and swords from balloons.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 2007
10:00 am
Little Pirate Adventure Cruise on Uncle Sam Boat Tours – All Children 12 and under,
dressed in Pirate apparel will board the mighty vessel free, for a two-hour,
two-nation cruise. Pick up the
day’s password at the Entertainment Tent to tell the Guard!
10:00am-Dusk
Gold Scavenger Hunt – Mazeland located on NYS Route 12.
11:00 am
Fight a Pirate – Children
may assist the Town Guard in defeating the pirates at the Village Pavilion
–
Scenic
View
Park
.
Noon
Archaic Weapons Demonstration – Tales from Remikreh will display and explain a
variety of weapons and their use at the Scenic View Park.
1:00-2:00pm Quartermaster
Spindrift Brian Breheny – General Marlin Spike
Seamanship Knot Tying at the Entertainment Tent.
1:00-2:00pm
Tales from Remikreh - Strolling at Mazeland on Route 12, entertain
families with their artistry.
3:30 pm
Pirate Skit at Uncle Sam Boat
Tours
- Tales from
Remikreh a
display of skill in this exciting performance
4:15-5:00pm Magic
Show with Obie O’Brien – The amazing Magician will
perform at the Entertainment Tent
5:00 pm
Pirate Skit
at Cavallario’s Bayside - Tales
from Remikreh
a display of skill in this exciting performance.
6:00 &
7:00pm
The River Rat Rhythm Project Steel Drum Band
– Appearing at the Entertainment Tent. This band is made up of 15 students
from area school districts.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2007
10:00 am
Little Pirate Adventure Cruise on Uncle Sam Boat Tours – All
children 12 and under, dressed in Pirate apparel will board the mighty vessel
free, for a two-hour, two-nation cruise. Pick
up the day’s password at the Entertainment Tent to tell the Guard!
10:00am-Dusk
Gold
Scavenger Hunt – at Mazeland located on NYS Route 12
11:00 am
Fight a Pirate – children
may assist the Town Guard in defeating the pirates at the Village Pavilion
– Scenic View Park.
12:00 pm
Archaic Weapons Demonstration – Tales from Remikreh will display their weapons, show
their skills, and explain the weapon’s uses at the Scenic View Park.
1:00-2:00pm Mazeland
on Rte 12 – Tales from Remikreh sword fighters will perform for your enjoyment.
3:30pm
Pirate Skit at Uncle Sam Boat -
Tours
Tales from
Remikreh a
display of skill in this exciting performance
5:00 pm
Pirate Skit -
Cavallario’s Bayside-Tales
from Remikreh
a display of skill in this exciting performance.
7:00– 8:30pm Concert
in the
Park
Series–
Scenic
View
Park
Pavilion, sponsored by, DealMaker Auto
Group.
THURSDAY,
AUGUST 16, 2007
10:00 am
Little Pirate Adventure Cruise on Uncle Sam Boat Tours - All Children 12 and under,
dressed in Pirate apparel will board the mighty vessel free, for a two-hour,
two-nation cruise. Pick up the
day’s password at the Entertainment Tent to tell the Guard!
11:00 am
1st Mate Competition – Archaic Weapons Demonstration –
Tales from Remikreh
-
Scenic
View
Park
Village
Pavilion –
Scenic
View
Park
.
Noon
Archaic Weapons Demonstration – Tales from Remikreh will display their
weapons, show their skills, and explain the weapon’s uses at the Scenic
View Park.
3:30 pm
Pirate Skit at Uncle Sam Boat
Tours
- Tales from
Remikreh a
display of skill in this exciting performance
4:15-5:00pm Magic
Show with Obie O’Brien – The amazing Magician will
perform at the Entertainment Tent
5:00 pm
Pirate Skit at Cavallario’s Bayside - Tales from Remikreh
a display of skill in this exciting performance.
7:00–9:00pm
Island
Dan & the Beach Bum Band - Appearing at the Entertainment
Tent. Island Dan Hammond and his
crew blend
Caribbean
sound with old fashion American Rock & Roll to create their own potent
brew.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 17, 2007
10:00 am
Little Pirate Adventure Cruise on Uncle Sam Boat Tours - All Children 12 and under,
dressed in Pirate apparel will board the mighty vessel free, for a two-hour,
two-nation cruise. Pick up the
day’s password at the Entertainment Tent to tell the Guard!
11:00 am
Pirate Tournament– Archaic Weapons Demonstration – Tales from
Remikreh
at the
Scenic
View
Park
Village
Pavilion, at
Scenic
View
Park
.
Noon
Archaic Weapons Demonstration – Tales from Remikreh will display their
weapons, show their skills, and explain the weapon’s uses at the Scenic
View Park.
1:00-4:00pm Reptile
Exhibition – Snakes, Frogs, and Lizards, Oh My! Go to the Entertainment
Tent.
3:30 pm
Pirate Skit at Uncle Sam Boat
Tours
- Tales from
Remikreh a
display of skill in this exciting performance
5:00 pm
Pirate Skit
at Cavallario’s Bayside - Tales
from Remikreh
a display of skill in this exciting performance.
5:00-7:00pm
Pirate Magic Show – Pirates Paul and Dave
will entertain the children under the Entertainment Tent on the corner of Church
and James streets with a fantastic magic show!
7:00-8:00pm Twin
Magicians will
be strolling through the Village dazzling you with balloon sculpting and pirate
juggling.
8:00-10:00pm Block Dance –
JAMES STREET
- “John Michael Band” will be featured for your listening pleasure and for
dancing. Beware of the Pirates they
might be making an appearance during the dance!
SATURDAY,
AUGUST 18, 2007
10:00-11:00am Children’s
Boats, Treasure Chests & Cannon Crafts – Join us at the Pavilion
at Scenic View Park – Create your own masterpiece!
(Glue, crayons, paper, and supplies provided by Kinney Drugs.)
11:30 am
Children’s Parade Line Up – at
Scenic
View
Park
. Calling all children and pirates to join the Sword Fighters in the
Children’s Parade. Pirates will be
present for photos with the children.
11:45-Noon Children’s
Pirate Parade – The Children’s Pirate Parade will be lead by Pirate Bill
Johnston and daughter Kate. They
will accompany the children dressed as little pirates. All children invited to
participate in the fun!
12:00-1:00pm Pirate Magic
Show – Comedic antics of Pirates Dave and Paul under the
Entertainment tent
1:00 pm
Capture of the Pirate Scouting Party will start at Uncle Sam Boat
Tours
. The Guard & Villagers will
capture & arrest the pillaging pirates downtown & escort them to
Casino
Island
.
2:00-3:00pm Pirate
Invasion – Pirates,
led by legendary Pirate Bill Johnston, will be arriving on the Tall Ship, The
LOTUS, ready to do battle. Cannon
and musket fire rock the village as the Pirates invade
Alexandria
Bay
in an attempt to take over the town. If victorious, Pirate Bill Johnston will
receive the key to the village and the merriment will continue!
4:00-6:00pm
“Live Radio
Broadcast” with
“Zorosuarus” from WCIZ-Z93
– Bring the children to meet Zorosaurus for dancing and frolicking with
the silly dinosaur at Scenic View Park Pavilion.
7:00-8:00pm Children’s
Magic Show & Games – Comedic
antics from Pirates Dave and Paul at the Tent
8:00-9:00pm
Balloon Sculpting and Juggling –
Pirates
Dave & Paul Jackman will be entertaining in the streets. Look for the
Pirates as they stroll around town creating pirate hats & swords.
SUNDAY,
AUGUST 19, 2007
Treasure Hunt Ends!
Your entry must be submitted to the Chamber of Commerce Office,
located at
7 Market Street
, BY 12:00 PM Good Luck!
10:00-11:00pm
Pirate Juggling & Balloon Sculpting – This
is your last chance to get a balloon hat and sword for the kids.
The Twin Pirates will entertain the children as they stroll down the
Village Streets.
11:00-Noon
Pirate Magic Show
– Entertainment Tent
2:00 pm
Bill Johnston’s Pirate Days Grand Parade will travel through the Village main streets.
Don’t miss the pirates, floats, bands, and much more!
3:00 pm
Musical Groups will travel around town performing.
Alexandria Bay Chamber of Commerce would like to thank our major sponsors for
this event, Malibu Rum and Blue Light, along with our
Business Community, without their support these activities would not be
possible. You are invited to join in the spirit of Pirate Days & dress as a
Pirate or Patriot when attending any of these events. All times are subject to
change; check the Event Board at the Entertainment Tent or at the Chamber (315)
482-9531.
HAVE FUN and BE SAFE having fun. Devices such as water balloons, slingshots and
on-board hoses are considered tools of assault and reckless endangerment. Water
balloons in the River are considered pollution and is also a crime. Water fights
on the River are illegal and prohibited. Open containers laws are in effect.
Please drink responsibly and within our drinking establishments. Offenders are
subject to U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Environmental Conservation, NYS
Police & local law enforcement consequences. Please keep
Pirate Days Safe!
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available
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at
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23 James Street
(315)
482-4031
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