Free swash-buckling entertainment and activities are featured during the Pirates In Paradise Festival in Key West.

The festival, which runs until Sunday, Dec. 5, includes free entertainment at pirate-theme market 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3 to Sunday Dec. 5 at on Southard Street.

Other free events include

• 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 – Key West Lighted Holiday Parade, with pirates, along  Truman and Duval streets.
• 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5 — Kid’s Costume Contest at the Village Thieves’ Market’s Kid’s Stage at Truman Waterfront Commons. According to the program, “Pint-sized pirates compete for the Best Pirate & Wench Costume Contest.”

 The various activities, including some with fees, are available online. Phone 305-296-9694.