Gasparilla 2025: Your guide to Tampa's Pirate Fest
Ahoy, Gasparilla season! Tampa's Mardi Gras-like festival is taking over downtown on Saturday. Why it matters: It's one of Tampa Bay's cultural touchstones — and even if you're not trying to get drunk with a bunch of bead-throwing Tampeños in ruffly shirts,
Guide to the 2025 Gasparilla Parade of Pirates in Tampa
Pirates invading Tampa on Saturday will find a rowdy sea of people ready to snatch their booty. Navigating those waves of partiers can be tricky. Back in 1904, Tampa city leaders envisioned a signature event to lure visitors,
Gasparilla pirates arrive in Tampa to warn of invasion
The determined Captain and pirates from Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla are infiltrating Tampa already, with their eyes set on Mayor Jane Castor and City Hall.
Gasparilla pirates ‘warn’ of impending invasion
Cold, rainy weather was no match for pirates with Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla who headed into Tampa at high noon on Tuesday to warn of an invasion.
See photos of the Gasparilla Children’s Parade in Tampa
The Children’s Gasparilla Parade brought wholesome pirate revelry to Tampa on Saturday, a family-friendly counterpart to the main parade next weekend. The alcohol-free event was a daylong party for children and their families.
Guide to Tampa's Children's Gasparilla 2025 parade, events
The city of Tampa has an interactive parking map that displays neighborhood parking for Children's Gasparilla. According to the city, "No Parking" and "Parking By Permit Only" signs will be posted and enforced Friday and Saturday beginning Jan. 17 at 12:01 a.m. - Jan. 18, and at this time, illegally parked vehicles may be ticketed and/or towed.
Pirates demand key to the City of Tampa
FOX 13's Lloyd Sowers reports on cannons being fired in downtown Tampa as pirates met with Mayor Castor to "discuss" the advantages of her handing over the keys to the city ahead of this year’s annual Gasparilla Parade.
Top things to do this week in Tampa Bay: Taco Fest, Gasparilla
Back for its fourth year, the tasty festival and fierce culinary competition brings endless tacos. Cheer on more than 20 local chefs as they compete for the title of “Best Taco in Tampa Bay 2025.” Saturday,
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The Legends and History of Gasparilla, One of Tampa’s Most Treasured Traditions
Gasparilla is one of Tampa's most iconic events. As it ventures into it's 104th year, we dive into the history behind the ...
Here's what you can do with your unwanted Gasparilla beads
The city of Tampa is urging Gasparilla pirates to properly dispose of their unwanted beads at one of four collection sites.
When does Gasparilla 2025 start? See info dates, parking and increased security presence
Starting next week, you can party like pirate in Florida! Here's a guide to Tampa's Gasparilla Pirate Festival and ...
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How to Watch the Gasparilla Flotilla Invasion
Though you will most likely need to be a hotel guest to view the invasion from hotel areas, some may allow public viewing (be ...
Beads, bathrooms and Bayshore: What you need to know about Gasparilla 2025
Need to know where to drink? Or where to park for the parade? We've got you covered for this year's Gasparilla Pirate ...
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USF students share concerns about attending Gasparilla
Some students said they will not attend this year’s Gasparilla celebrations due to safety concerns. SPECIAL TO THE ...
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Still time to sign-up and volunteer for the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic 2025
Here is all you need to know about the Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic taking place as it takes over downtown Tampa on Feb 22 and 23.
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More than 100,000 people gather along Bayshore Blvd. Saturday for the Gasparilla Children's Parade
According to EventFest, the Gasparilla Children’s Parade is the largest children’s parade in the country with more than ...