Fun-Loving Pirates united across Texas

Texas Pirate Society gathers all ages for sea-faring fun, pirate history, scholarships, and support that keeps our community afloat.

Remove extra people and mermaids, leaving only pirate over waves
Three-masted pirate ship with skull flag sailing through rough sunset waves

About Texas pirate Society

We are a volunteer-run, Texas-based crew of modern pirates who blend Renaissance Festival flair with real-world care through member events, scholarships, and a benevolent fund.

Events

People dressed as mermaids and pirates at Galveston Coastal Festival on beach near water

Festivals

Join Texas mermaids and pirates at festivals across the state for shows, parades, marketplace fun, and fundraising.

A sunset shoreline scene on the Gulf Coast of Texas, photographed from a low angle where gentle waves meet the sand. In the foreground, a single, elaborately detailed mermaid fin emerges from the water, its scales a mix of coral pink, seafoam green, and gold, dripping with tiny droplets that catch the orange and magenta sky. Nearby, a small cluster of seashells and a starfish surround a tiny, weathered cowboy boot charm half-buried in wet sand, nodding to Texas roots. The horizon shows distant silhouettes of piers and dunes. Warm golden-hour light creates long reflections on the wet shoreline, evoking a dreamy, whimsical mood of mermaids at home in Texas waters.

Balls

Dress in your finest seafoam and lace for the Texas Pirate Ball and Texas Mermaid Ball, our annual signature celebrations.

A whimsical, photographic still life set on a rustic Texas barnwood table, evoking the mission of a mermaid-focused nonprofit. In the center lies an open folder with blank pages, surrounded by symbolic objects: a shimmering turquoise mermaid scale necklace coiled beside a small glass bottle of sand, a faux leather pirate-style journal with a brass compass on top, and a mason jar partially filled with coins labeled only by a seashell icon instead of text. In the background, a blurred Texas state outline is subtly etched into a piece of frosted glass. Soft window light from the side creates gentle shadows and highlights the textures of wood, metal, and glass, suggesting organization, scholarship, and community support in a playful, ocean-loving way.

Dive into photos from past Texas Pirate Ball, Texas Mermaid Ball, and festivals statewide, showcasing shimmering tails, elaborate pirate garb, and joyous, supportive community moments.

Check back as we add new images from each season, highlighting members of all ages making waves on stages, streets, and shorelines.

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Contact us

Have questions about membership, events, or scholarships? Send a message and a Texas Pirate Society volunteer will respond as soon as possible.