Some of the littlest pirates you ever saw gathered at Topsail Beach last Saturday for the town’s Pirate Day celebrations. There was facepainting, games, snacks from Tim Hortons, and more pirates than you could shake a wooden leg at. Joining in the swashbuckling fun were, from left to right, Isabella Tilley, Tyler Mercer, and Kaden Mercer. Mark Squibb photo