Pirates are temporarily taking over downtown Tampa to celebrate Gasparilla, an annual pirate-themed festival. Known as the ...

Related: 9 places to eat and drink along the parade route Pirate costumes will be worn by the “invading” pirates but also the crowd, and even their pets will be dressed up. The atmosphere will ...

Ahead of the main parade and invasion on Jan. 25, we asked readers to send in their questions about all things Gasparilla. Gasparilla is named for the Spanish pirate Jose Gaspar, who was said to ...

The Pirate Pup Parade, a swashbuckling favorite among Tampa ... Valentine’s Day date ideas in Tampa and St. Petersburg The festivities will be held along Water Street Tampa, with parking ...