Hastings Pirate Day will return with huge celebration to mark its tenth anniversary promises Jolly Roger

Hastings Pirate Day 2018. Photo by Sid Saunders SUS-180716-070712001

Hastings has earned the name ‘Pirate Capital of the World’ after smashing the world record for the most pirates in one place.

SEE ALSO: Theresa May blown up at Battle BonfireThe hugely popular event sees people of all ages dressing up as pirates for a day in July.

There are lots of fun pirate related activities as well as a colourful parade through the town.

The Jolly Roger flag flies for International Pirate Day PPP-180919-104325003

Organiser Roger Crouch said: “A few sponsors unfortunately pulled out this year with the assumption “it will always happen anyway”. As always the organiser picks up the shortfall.

“But I firmly believe in Hastings Pirate Day and wholeheartedly thank those who supported the event financially.

“As long as I am involved, it will be a spectacle for all ages. If you are six months old in a buggy with a striped t-shirt and a drawn on moustache, or a full-blown adult buccaneer - you are a pirate.

“As such we are producing a colourful brochure to commemorate ten years of Pirate Day. All profits will go to keeping Pirate Day a true family event.

“We are Hastings Pirate Day - Pirate Capital of the World.”