PIRATES and a Caribbean atmosphere will be on hand to spur punters to come along Redcar Racecourse next week.
The annual event, which expects over 4,500 people, will include a steel band, Carmen Mirandas, Caribbean cocktails and of course pirates who will teach chants and tell stories of life on the open wave.
As well as seven races, there will be a fancy dress competition for those who don their pirate and Caribbean costumes. The winner will of course receive the prized treasure.
Amy Fair, general manager of Redcar Racecourse, said: “This event is always buzzing. I can’t wait to see this year’s costumes, everyone always makes such an effort.”
Local performing arts company Page2Stage is working closely with Redcar Racecourse to deliver a fun filled day for the local children. They will be singing sea shanties and speaking pirate lingo.
For more information about the racecourse and Caribbean Carnival Day which starts at 12pm on Saturday, August 8, visit redcarracing.co.uk/ or call 01642-484068.
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