Gasparilla Invasion will proceed Saturday under a contingency plan, with the Jose Gasparilla II sailing to the Tampa ...

Despite the forecast wind and cold temps, Tampa’s pirate krewes are excited to keep the Gasparilla tradition alive.

The Gasparilla Invasion: where more than 800 pirates took over the city and captured its key. A tradition that's lived on for ...

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. 2025 Gasparilla guide: Where to ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Gasparilla is just days away, but this year’s pirate invasion may come with a serious warning for those planning to take part on the water. With hazardous marine conditions in the ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Every year since 1904, Tampa Bay has been invaded by pirates, whether by land or sea, on horseback or by galleon. Sometimes, they even take the Tampa mayor hostage to ransom for ...