Tampa, Gasparilla Pirate Festival

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.
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 pirate-goers storm Tampa's shore in 121-year-old tradition
Every year, an estimated 300,000 participants come to Tampa for Gasparilla Pirate Festival, a mock attack by a band of pirates called Ye Mystic Krewe. The pirates’ plot is simple: storm the shores, take the key to the city and parade down Bayshore Boulevard.
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’
Every year, an estimated 300,000 participants come to Tampa for the Gasparilla Pirate Festival, a mock attack by a band of pirates called Ye Mystic Krewe. The pirates’ plot is simple: storm the shores, take the city’s key, and parade down Bayshore Boulevard.
Tampa officials arrest several bad pirates during 2025 Gasparilla
Reporter Amanda Holly captures the Gasparilla Pirate Invasion from the sky. TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The pirates invaded Tampa Bay Saturday and the city was prepared for the Jack Sparrows of the crowd. According to the Tampa Police Department (TPD),
Florida invaded by pirates in annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival
Tampa, Florida kicked off the annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival on January 25, with pirates invading the city in full costume after sailing into port on a ship. Beginning in 1904, the event is a celebration of mythical pirate José Gaspar,
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Tampa’s Gasparilla 2025: Tampa Police Report Successful, Safe Event With 15 Arrests
TAMPA, Fla. - The City of Tampa once again saw a successful and safe Gasparilla celebration, as thousands of revelers flocked ...
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When does Gasparilla 2025 start? See info dates, parking and increased security presence
The Gasparilla Pirate Festival is a large annual parade, with a variety of related pirate-themed community events, held in Tampa every January. The festival is named after a legendary Florida ...
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 ...