Pirates, Mermaids A'Plenty At Greenport Maritime Festival: Photos

GREENPORT, NY — Scores of pirates and mermaids frolicked under a brilliant September sky Saturday as the 29th Annual East End Maritime Festival kicked off in Greenport.

Presented by the East End Seaport Museum And Marine Foundation, the event included a parade Saturday morning through downtown Greenport, followed by grand displays of classic wooden boats, kayak races, demonstrations of high tech water sports, wood carving and model ship building, music, delicious food, high end artisanal vendors, children's activities, fresh oysters, craft beers and local wines.

Highlights of the day also included a Merry Merfolk Parade and contest, as well as the annual traditional blessing of the waters by Greenport's Greek Orthodox Church.

The evening brought music and dancing in Mitchell Park and screenings of original movies. On Sunday there are more family friendly activities throughout the village, and old fashioned games in Mitchell Park.

Here's a full schedule of Sunday's events, so you won't miss a minute of the fun:

Sunday, Sept. 23

8:45 - 9:45 a.m.

• Waterfront Cleanup with Grand Marshal Chris Hamilton, Bring a bag and meet at Seaport Museum

9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

• 5th Annual Paul Drum Pirate & Mermaid Breakfast, Front Street Station. For tickets, click here.

10 a.m.

• Festival opens.

10 a.m. – noon

• Bug Light Cruise & Tour, Special guest Grand Marshal Chris Hamilton.Check-in at Seaport Museum. Tickets & Info

10:30 a.m.

• Fun for Kids! Games on the Green, Mitchell Park

12:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.

• Bug Light Cruise & Tour, Check-in at Seaport Museum. Tickets and info.

12:30 p.m.

• Storytime with Floyd Memorial Library / Mitchell Park Tent

1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

• Snapper Contest: Ages 8 and under, Railroad Dock
• Mystic Whaler Harbor Cruise, Railroad Dock • Tickets and info.

2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

• Snapper Contest: Ages 9 to 16, Railroad Dock behind Seaport Museum

2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

• Roller Skating, Greenport American Legion, 121 3rd St. • Info

3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

• Mystic Whaler Harbor Cruise, Railroad Dock • Tickets and info.

4:30 p.m.

• Festival Closing & Eastern Long Island Hospital Dream Green, Main Stage, Mitchell Park

6 p.m.

• Streets reopen to vehicular traffic.

For additional information, click here.

Patch photos, videos by Lisa Finn.