So why not get into the spirit of the occasion and join us for a South Tyneside retro trip back to these themed events.
Who can you spot in this great photos of people getting right into the pirate spirit?
They are memories to be treasured and shared.
So why not do just that and get in touch with your own recollections.
1. Ghoulishly good fun in 2014
The Tremendous Tuesday event in South Shields Museum had a 'Ghouls and Ghost Pirates' theme in 2014. What could be better? Photo: Stu Norton
2. Storytelling at South Shields library
Stories aplenty with Pirate Pete at the Ladybird Live Day at South Shields Central Library. Remember this from 2013? Photo: Stu Norton
3. En garde in 2014
Bede's World pirates are ready for action in 2014. Remember this? Photo: Tim Richardson
4. Party time in 2012
Captain Jack's Pirate parties in 2012 but who can tell us more about it? Photo: Stu Norton