3 days ago · Over 300,000 spectators are expected to line the streets to watch the Ashley Children's Gasparilla Parade presented by Chick-fil-A on January 18, 2025 and the Seminole Hard Rock Gasparilla Pirate Fest on January 25, 2025. In order to accommodate the parades, many streets will be closed.

6 days ago · Pirates invade Tampa Bay in honor of the legendary José Gaspar. Once ashore, the captain and his Mystic Krewe celebrate their takeover of the city with a four-mile long Parade of Pirates, unloading untold Gasparilla treasures for visitors and locals to plunder.

Batten down the hatches and get ready for Tampa’s signature Gasparilla event, Seminole Hard Rock Gasparilla Pirate Fest. Join hundreds of thousands of revelers as Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla celebrates capturing the key to the City with a Parade of Pirates down Tampa’s famed Bayshore Boulevard.

Dive into a day of swashbuckling adventure with the Gasparilla Pirate Fest Schedule of Events! From the Gasparilla Invasion Brunch to the grand Gasparilla Parade of Pirates, and captivating stage performances throughout the day, our schedule promises non-stop excitement.

The legendary Gasparilla Parade of Pirates is no ordinary celebration. As the Captain and his Krewe parade along the 4.5-mile route, you’ll witness approximately 140 units of elaborate floats, Krewes, marching bands, and, of course, the infamous YMKG pirates! You won’t want to miss Tampa’s signature Gasparilla event.

Jan 22, 2025 · 1 pm: The historic Jose Gasparilla pirate ship will dock at the Tampa Convention Center with cannons blasting. That’s where pirates will demand the key to the city from Mayor Jane Castor! 2 pm-5:30 pm: Festivities move on to the Parade of Pirates along Bayshore Boulevard, about 0.2 miles from the Tampa Convention Center. Gasparilla Viewing Areas

Jan 13, 2025 · Where should I park for Gasparilla 2025? Parking will be available at the Tampa Convention Center and throughout downtown, but parking fills up quickly. All side streets along Bayshore Blvd. are closed to traffic. Note: There is a $20 event fee to park in the City of Tampa garages. The free TECO ...

Jan 16, 2025 · Gasparilla Parade of Pirates. The main event, Gasparilla Parade of Pirates, will showcase the Krewe’s vibrant floats and lively bands as they march through Tampa’s streets from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Parade Route: Starting at Bay to Bay Boulevard, the parade will wind its way along Bayshore Boulevard, then turn east on Brorein Street ...

Jan 18, 2025 · See the Gasparilla 2025 guide for the parade route, where to stand, where to use the bathroom and more at the Gasparilla Parade on Jan. 25, 2025, in Tampa. Skip Navigation Share on Facebook

Jan 26, 2024 · The annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival has been a Tampa staple since 1904. Here's everything you need to know, from road closures to parking, to where alcohol is allowed along the parade route. When is Gasparilla?