![Foodie fun… Onlookers purchase fair foods before settling in for the parade. On February 3 at 6 p.m., Fairhope hosted “The Wizarding World of the Knights” parade. “It’s great to see the community come together and find joy in the parade,” said sophomore Stella Stripling. “Community events like that are always great excuses to hang out with friends and family.”](https://fhspirateer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Mardi-Gras-parade-1.jpeg)
Knights of Ecor Rouge celebrate Hogwarts Mardi Gras
Jillian Surla, editor-in-chief
• February 5, 2024
![Best day ever….. Monkee’s owner Holly Saliski cuts the ribbon to celebrate the Grand opening of her new boutique. Friends, staff and family surrounded her to celebrate the exciting occasion.](https://fhspirateer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IMG_5906.jpg)
Monkee’s makes its Fairhope debut
Ann Clark-Smurda, reporter
• January 31, 2024
![A warm memory… Residents and visitors stand around a bonfire during the homecoming day parade. They watched and listened as the band and cheer teams performed.](https://fhspirateer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/DSC_0491-1200x798.jpg)
Fairhope creates community
Jillian Surla, editor-in-chief
• December 8, 2023
![Coffee and watching… Chuck Armbruster, Jerald Nuber and Ron Johnson enjoy their coffe while watching the Veterans Day parade in Downtown Fairhope Saturday morning. “Were just three old veterans,” Nuber said.](https://fhspirateer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_0929-1200x973.jpeg)
Fairhope citizens attend downtown Veterans Day Parade
Harper Wilkins, reporter
• November 6, 2023
![Glamorous goodie bags… Cora Stevens,
Annalise Jones and Wednesday Johnson
personalize goodie bags for their bracelets.](https://fhspirateer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/pasted-image-0-1-e1697036174849-1200x822.png)
Fairhope Public Library throws Taylor Swift Eras Tour Party
Harper Wilkins, reporter
• October 11, 2023
![Taking a stand… Julia Walker holds a sign to show support for the event. She read a passage from “Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone” to show her belief that banning of books will not be right.](https://fhspirateer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/DSC_0295-1200x796.jpg)
Local librarian hosts event to oppose book banning
Ellie Boyer, reporter
• October 4, 2023
![Ahoy there!... The Fairhope Public Library’s doors open to the first annual Pirate Con on September 16. After four librarians spent eight weeks of planning, adults and children alike flocked to the event, dressed up for swashbuckling. “It was so fun,” said Olivia Goodin, a teen volunteer working the greeter table. “I got to see all the happy faces of the kids who saw Mrs. Allyson, the pirate singers and everyone’s costumes.”](https://fhspirateer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/DSC_0396-e1695306989167-1200x819.jpg)
Fairhope Public Library Pirate Con influences community
Jillian Surla, editor-in-chief
• September 21, 2023
![A glittering town... Guests are in awe as the trees downtown light up the night sky. Photo by Ellery Scott.](https://fhspirateer.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/tl1-900x675.jpeg)
Annual tree lighting event takes place downtown
Ellery Scott, editor in chief
• November 18, 2022
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