The parade is free to attend, but reserved bleacher seating is available for purchase. Gasparilla Pirate Fest (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.) It’s Tampa’s biggest party – the Gasparilla pirate fest!

Gasparilla Pirate Fest has live music at stages located along the Tampa Riverwalk that run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Curtis ...

But there are aspects of the overall pirate fest that do require prepaid admission. These are things like the Gasparilla Invasion Brunch, bleacher tickets and First Mate reserved chair seating. All ...

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As an example, the Tampa Bay Lightning have produced a special jersey to commemorate Gasparilla and associated swag that the fans can purchase and proudly wear as a part of the festivities. The ...

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You can learn more about where to park for the Children's Gasparilla here. Reserved seating at the Gasparilla Children's Parade: Bleacher Seats and First Mate Seats First Mate seats at Children's ...

Though you will most likely need to be a hotel guest to view the invasion from hotel areas, some may allow public viewing (be sure to check ahead of time). Hotels such as Tampa Marriott Water Street, ...

The event is fee-free. However, there are still reserved seating options available, including Bleachers and First Mate seats, which require tickets for adults and children over the age of two. First ...

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 ...