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In the 17th century, Port Royal was famously known as the headquarters for swashbuckling pirates who ruled the Caribbean seas. Once dubbed “the wickedest city on earth,” this legendary town was home to notorious figures such as Sir Henry Morgan, Calico Jack, and Blackbeard Teach. Today, the echoes of that daring past serve as the perfect backdrop for the Port Royal Pirates Festival.
Reviving the spirit of adventure and celebration, the Port Royal Pirates Festival transforms this historic town into a vibrant, family-friendly spectacle. With pirate invasion re-enactments, cultural showcases, local cuisine, live entertainment, and community events, the festival brings history to life in a fun and unforgettable way.
Honoring Heritage
Inspired by pirate festivals from around the world, co-founders Jo-Anne Paxton and Peter Shoucair proposed the idea to the Jamaica Tourist Board with a vision to create a unique cultural experience that honors Port Royal’s colorful legacy. With the help of their strategic partners Jeny Jenny and Bobby Wong, the festival is now set to become an annual event that not only delights locals but also attracts visitors from across the globe, offering yet another exciting reason to explore the rich heritage of Kingston, Jamaica.
Don’t Miss the Adventure!
Join us as we sail into history, celebrate our culture, and make Kingston Pirates Week a landmark event on Jamaica’s cultural calendar.
Peter Shoucair JP
Peter Shoucair’s knowledge, experience, and technical acumen spans two decades and diverse aspects of the event production industry. He is a trained and experienced event planner and production manager, lighting director and technical director. He has worked on events in Aruba, Bahamas, Cancun Mexico, Hawaii, Jamaica, and Orlando, Florida.
Joanne Paxton
Jo-Anne a Destination Wedding Consultant & Event Management Specialist. currently works in the tourism industry as part of her family business, bringing over 25 years of experience in event management to her role. She is a certified wedding and event planner with a strong focus on destination weddings and has earned multiple certifications from both local and international institutions.
Jennifer Small - Jenny Jenny
To most Jamaicans, this former Festival Queen is known as ‘Jenny Jenny’ or the ‘Energizer Bunny’. She’s a popular voice on radio and a constant presence on the entertainment scene. She’s the host of Radio 2’s Jenny Jenny Show and the host of the Dancin’ Dynamites dance competition.
Bobby Wong
Managing Director at Sparkles Productions
Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica . Bobby has been in the production business for over 2 decades providing technical support and equipment for many productions across Jamaica.
