Gasparilla, Pirates

When is Gasparilla 2025? What to know before heading to Tampa to party like a pirate this weekend
Arr! Gasparilla in Tampa is Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. Attendees can witness the "pirate invasion" as Jose Gasparilla ship sets sail at Hillsborough Bay
Gasparilla 2025: Thousands attend the annual Parade of Pirates
TAMPA, Fla. - The 2025 Gasparilla Parade of Pirates brought an estimated 300,000 people to Bayshore Blvd on Saturday afternoon. The tradition dates to 1904. When Jose Gaspar's Gasparilla flotilla arrives to steal the key to the city from the Mayor.
Gasparilla pirates shiver then shine as day warmed up for the Tampa parade
Tampa’s signature pirate event got off to a chilly start, but things warmed up as the day and parties progressed.
Gasparilla 2025: A look at the pirate festival in Tampa, Florida
Pirates are temporarily taking over downtown Tampa to celebrate Gasparilla, an annual pirate-themed festival. Known as the city's "signature event," Gasparilla was named after famed Florida pirate José Gaspar from the 18th century, who went by Gasparilla.
The "Faces of 8" celebrate the Gasparilla Parade of Pirates
The faces of News Channel 8 had some fun on the staton float during the 2025 Gasparilla Parade of Pirates. Barron Trump playfully photobombed his sisters Ivanka Trump and Tiffany Trump in a behind-the-scenes video from Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 Inauguration.
See photos from the Gasparilla Parade of Pirates in Tampa
Whether by land or by sea, thousands of people crowded Tampa’s waterfront along Bayshore Boulevard on Saturday for the annual Gasparilla Parade of Pirates. It started with the usual invasion at the Tampa Convention Center, where Mayor Jane Castor gave up the key to the city.
Gasparilla 2025: A day of parade festivities along Tampa’s waterfront
It was an especially cold morning for those pesky pirates invading Tampa again, but it warmed up as the festivities ...
Gasparilla road closures begin Friday night before parade
Bayshore Boulevard will, of course, be shut down for the parade. But, several surrounding streets will also be closed or ...
Where CAN’T you get an Uber during Gasparilla?
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — If there’s one thing Gasparilla is known for that isn’t about pirates, it’s the traffic. People looking ...
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Looking for a free ride to Gasparilla? HART’s got you covered
Attendees may also park at the Port Authority Parking Garage and take a free shuttle from Streetcar Station No. 10 at Dick ...
Gasparilla brings 'boom' to local businesses
An estimated 300,000 people turn out for Gasparilla festivities, generating millions of dollars for the local economy.
Gasparilla 2025: Tampa mayor hands over key to city to pirate invaders
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor handed over the key to the city to Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla during the 2025 Gasparilla Pirate ...
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Gasparilla Pirate Fest: Prepare For Major Road Closures And Traffic Impacts This Weekend
TAMPA, Fla. - Ahoy, mateys! Gasparilla Pirate Fest is set to invade Tampa this Saturday, January 25th, bringing with it a sea ...