4 days ago · Up and down Tampa Bay’s shore on Saturday, people donned fake tattoos, paraded with stuffed parrots, put on quirky pirate costumes and, yes, drank a lot of alcohol. Every year, an estimated 300,000 participants come to Tampa for Gasparilla Pirate Festival, a mock attack by a band of pirates called Ye Mystic Krewe.

4 days ago · Up and down Tampa Bay’s shore on Saturday, people donned fake tattoos, paraded with stuffed parrots, put on quirky pirate costumes, and, yes, drank a lot of alcohol. ... Before Gasparilla got ...

On January 25, 2025, Tampa’s Gasparilla Pirate Festival drew around 300,000 revelers to the city’s waterfront, their spirits high despite a recent tragic event in New Orleans. Participants donned pirate costumes, complete with fake tattoos and stuffed parrots, joining in the mock invasion led by the infamous Ye Mystic Krewe.

On January 25, 2025, the majestic pirate ship Jose Gasparilla II and a flotilla of over 1,000 boats will “invade” the city in a tradition dating back to 1904. From the best viewing spots to what to bring, this guide has you covered for the ultimate Gasparilla Invasion experience.

Jan 16, 2025 · Gasparilla Pirate Fest promises an unforgettable day of revelry, live entertainment, and pirate-inspired excitement for locals and visitors alike. Prepare to join the swashbuckling fun as Tampa’s streets and waterfronts turn into a full-blown pirate celebration.

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Jan 9, 2025 · The “Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla” embodied the nautical theme by adopting the legendary pirate, Jose Gaspar, as the mascot of the city-wide celebration, and he has remained a patron of the ...

Nov 21, 2024 · The Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts is one of the top outdoor, juried fine arts shows in the United States, showcasing a wide variety of art mediums and price points. We invite you to discover why this festival has been a must-see event for art lovers for more than 50 years.

5 days ago · Here are some of the best Gasparilla costumes we’ve seen so far: Are you wearing some top-notch pirate garb? Send in your photos to WFLA.com/ReportIt!