The Wildwoods, NJ – April 28, 2026 – Ahoy, young buccaneers! Get ready to set sail for a day of swashbuckling fun at North Wildwood’s annual Captain Kidd Pirate Day on May 16! Don your finest pirate attire and join the lively parade, which kicks off at 11 a.m. at 26th Avenue and the Boardwalk. Prizes will be awarded for the best pirate costumes prior to the parade at 10:45 a.m.
All children ages 12 and under are invited to wear their best pirate-themed apparel and participate in a free parade of brave buccaneers and swashbuckling scallywags to where ‘X’ marks the spot on the 20th Avenue beach.
Check-in, line-up, and costume judging will take place at 26th Avenue & the Boardwalk from 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. At 11 a.m. the parade will step off and proceed north on the Boardwalk to 20th & the beach, where Captain Kidd is said to have buried his famous treasure.
This family-friendly event is FREE and the perfect opportunity to embrace your inner pirate and search for hidden treasure during a day filled with whimsical fun as the weather begins to warm.
For more information, please contact the North Wildwood Recreation Department at 609-522-2955 or visit NorthWildwood.com.
For additional information about the Wildwoods, visit WildwoodsNJ.com or call 800-992-9732.
