Grab your hats and eye patches, Gasparilla Pirate Fest is almost here! Here's everything to know about Tampa's biggest celebration in 2026 ...

Every modern swashbuckler knows that Gasparilla is a drinking holiday. But in 1961, Tampa’s annual pirate parade became the jumping off point for a curious cookbook.

On Jan. 31, many Florida State students grabbed their pirate hats and traveled to Tampa to partake in the Gasparilla Pirate ...

Beads will be plentiful as they fly through the air during Saturday's Gasparilla parade, and the Florida Aquarium wants your haul.

Pirates may be planning their annual raid during Gasparilla this week, but Tampa Mayor Jane Castor says she may not give in to demands for the city key so easily this year.

Thousands of pirates will be invading Tampa Bay looking for treasure in the form of beads and medallions. It's a tradition ...

The city of Tampa and FL Aquarium have partnered on an initiative to keep beads thrown during Gasparilla parades, events out of Tampa Bay.

A windy forecast ahead of Gasparilla is raising safety concerns, as crowded waterways and choppy conditions could create ...

TAMPA, Fla. -- It's the morning after Gasparilla and you find yourself still weighed down with all those beads. So what do ...

The cannons roared and beads went flying as pirates as Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla (YMKG) made their way through downtown Tampa on Tuesday. But despite the loud demands and pirate escort, Mayor Jane ...

The Florida Aquarium and the City of Tampa are partnering on the Bead-Free Bay initiative to keep parade waste out of local waterways. Those who donate beads at the aquarium can receive a discount on ...