A look at pirate festival in Tampa, Florida

Gasparilla 2025: A day of parade festivities along Tampa’s waterfront
Pirate Fest: The fest will take place along the Riverwalk in downtown Tampa with live music on two stages before and after the parade in Curtis Hixon Park and MacDill Park from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. After-parties will be going on all night in downtown Tampa and Ybor City.
What is the Gasparilla Parade in Tampa? Parade of Pirates history explored
Gasparilla Parade, also known as the Gasparilla Pirate Festival, is a Tampa-based yearly event with more than a century-long history.
Gasparilla 2025: A look at the pirate festival in Tampa, Florida
Gasparilla became a time-honored tradition in 1904 after local planners decided to make the legend of Gasparilla into the theme for that year's May Day celebration, said Gasparill
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 history: Why does Tampa celebrate a fictional pirate?
While the legends of José Gaspar are full of alleged adventure and swashbuckling, history tells a different story.
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
Tampa’s Gasparilla pirate festival: ‘Time flies when you’re having rum’
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.
YOUR PHOTOS: Pirates in Tampa for Gasparilla 2025
TAMPA, Fla. — Thousands of pirates are invading Tampa Bay looking for treasure in the form of beads and medallions. It's a tradition that has been going on now for more than 100 years.
Tampa police marine unit prepares for crowded Gasparilla waters
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The waters of Tampa Bay are about to come alive for Gasparilla. Tampa police’s marine unit isn’t taking any chances. They’ve trained for it all.
First responders in the Tampa Bay area prepare for a cold Gasparilla
TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa’s annual Gasparilla parade on Saturday will see over 100 first responders navigating the crowds on bicycles, braving unusually cold weather to ensure public safety. Tampa Police and fire rescue teams, along with visiting agencies, will rely on bike squads for their agility in crowded areas.
Live updates: Gasparilla 2025 festivities underway on a chilly Tampa day
It was an especially cold morning for those pesky pirates invading Tampa again. For more than 100 years, city leaders have held the signature Gasparilla event to draw visitors with a day of pirates and a parade of buccaneers.
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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Pirates deliver beads, sunny weather during annual Tampa invasion
It turns out, pirates brought more than just beads and revelry as they invaded Tampa. They also brought blue skies and sunshine.
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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 ...
LIVE BLOG: 2025 Gasparilla kicking off Saturday
The invasion of the Jose Gasparilla ship will kick off around 11:30 a.m., as hundreds of boats will cruise through Tampa Bay, followed by the floats down Bayshore Boulevard. WFLA.com will be following ...
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'Ahoy, matey!': Pirates set to take over Tampa on Saturday
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, fla — Bayshore Boulevard will be packed from starboard to port with Pirates on Saturday for the annual ...
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Krewe of Europa brings Gasparilla to the world
TAMPA, Fla. — The Krewe of Europa is bringing the “krewe experience” to the world and in this year’s Gasparilla, some parts ...
Weather Impact Alert issued for cold stretch of weather through Gasparilla morning
TAMPA, Fla. — Brrr! A Weather Impact Alert goes into effect tonight at 10 p.m., lasting until Friday morning, as another shot of colder air spills into our region. By sunrise, temperatures fall ...
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Map: Roads closed for Gasparilla 2025
Tampa residents should prepare for heavy traffic and crowds on Saturday as pirates take over the city for the Gasparilla ...