Pirate Fest: The fest will take place along the Riverwalk in downtown Tampa with live music on two stages before and after ...

Tampa’s signature pirate event got off to a chilly start, but things warmed up as the day and parties progressed.

As pirates across the region prepare for the annual festivities, so too are the Tampa Bay Lightning. The team announced Tuesday that a limited edition Gasparilla jersey will go on sale Thursday.

The Gasparilla Pirate Festival is a large annual parade, with a variety of related pirate-themed community events, held in Tampa every January. The festival is named after a legendary Florida pirate ...