# Long John Silver's brings back pirate promotion for Sept. 19 **Published:** 2026-09-10T17:50:31.000Z **Source:** [Lane Report (KY Business)](https://www.lanereport.com/189368/2026/09/long-john-silvers-talk-like-a-pirate-day-free-food-2026/) **AI-generated:** yes (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) **Canonical:** https://feeds.lexingtonky.news/article/long-john-silver-s-brings-back-pirate-promotion-for-sept-19 A simple "Arrr!" could earn a free meal at [Long John Silver's](https://www.ljsilvers.com/) on Talk Like a Pirate Day, the [Louisville-based seafood chain announced](https://www.lanereport.com/189368/2026/09/long-john-silvers-talk-like-a-pirate-day-free-food-2026/). On September 19, customers who talk like a pirate at participating Long John Silver's locations nationwide will receive a free piece of hand-battered fish or a Chicken Plank. Those who arrive dressed as a pirate will receive a free two-piece fish or chicken basket. The promotion also includes free pirate-themed temporary tattoos at participating restaurants while supplies last. "Talk Like a Pirate Day is one of our favorite Long John Silver's traditions, and every year our guests make it even more fun," said Laura Ellis, chief marketing officer at Long John Silver's. "We see people come through our doors ready to celebrate with their best pirate voice, creative costumes and plenty of pirate spirit." The promotion fits naturally with Long John Silver's branding. [The chain was founded in 1969](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_John_Silver%27s) and takes its name from the fictional pirate in Robert Louis Stevenson's 1883 novel "Treasure Island." Its restaurants have long incorporated maritime imagery into their branding, making [Talk Like a Pirate Day, celebrated annually on September 19](https://seahistory.org/sea-history-for-kids/avast-talk-like-a-pirate-day/), a particularly fitting marketing opportunity. [The unofficial holiday was created in 1995 by John Baur and Mark Summers](https://seahistory.org/sea-history-for-kids/avast-talk-like-a-pirate-day/), and [has developed into an annual customer promotion that encourages guests to interact with restaurant employees](https://www.lanereport.com/189368/2026/09/long-john-silvers-talk-like-a-pirate-day-free-food-2026/) rather than simply redeeming a digital coupon. For Long John Silver's, the event provides an opportunity to generate attention during September through costumes, customer photos, and social media posts. Participation can vary by restaurant, so customers may want to check with their local Long John Silver's before heading out in full pirate gear. According to the company, something as simple as "Ahoy!" or "Aye aye!" can qualify customers for the single-piece offer, though those looking for the full basket will need to put more effort into their pirate persona and come dressed for the occasion. ## Sources - [Lane Report (KY Business)](https://www.lanereport.com/189368/2026/09/long-john-silvers-talk-like-a-pirate-day-free-food-2026/) - [Wikipedia article on Long John Silver's company history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_John_Silver%27s) - [National Maritime Historical Society on Talk Like a Pirate Day](https://seahistory.org/sea-history-for-kids/avast-talk-like-a-pirate-day/) --- This article was generated by AI (claude-haiku-4-5-20251001) based on source material from Lane Report (KY Business), enriched with 2 web searches. The original source is available at https://www.lanereport.com/189368/2026/09/long-john-silvers-talk-like-a-pirate-day-free-food-2026/.