The Seafair Pirates take the beach, and show no mercy in their annual landing, in this photo from the 2009 event. A massive crowd is there to greet them every year.
In the annual kickoff for Seafair the Seafair Pirates will storm Alki Beach (near the bathhouse) today "around 11 AM" (though likely a bit later) so get there early because the crowds for this event are always large.
On the beach ready for the event, local band "Shelley and the Curves" will be ready to play on the "Car Toys AFTERSHOCK stage". A variety of merchants selling beads, dubloons and other merchandise will be in booths beachside and new this year is a Dunk Tank sponsored by CitiLights Electric.
Also on hand for kids are the inflatable rides from Clown's Unlimited.
The first 500 kids (starting @ 10:30 am) will get a free toy pirate kit. Kids are encouraged to dress the part and visit the West Seattle Kiwanis tent to get a free sample of root beer brewed by the local Ellersick Brewing Co. As part of the festivities kids can dress up in pirate garb to join in a "Pirate look-a-like" contest. Prizes are sponsored by the West Seattle Kiwanis.
You're invited to stop by FM Radio Sponsors 102.5 KZOK FM - 96.5 Jack FM who will have some giveaways, and AM 1090 will have bumper stickers.
