Tampa is bracing for an invasion. No, not the one with the pirates — though they’re coming, too. The real takeover? The ...

One of the most recognizable fixtures at Raymond James Stadium is the 103-foot replica pirate ship in the north end zone. It ...

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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Arrr, the city of Tampa is set to be "invaded" by pirates this month, mateys! The Gasparilla Pirate Festival is a very popular ...

Historic Winter Weather Won’t Stop Tampa’s Legendary Pirate Invasion Festival.

This year’s Gasparilla Parade of Pirates looked a little different, with Mother Nature turning down the heat. Cold ...

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.

Explore the exciting things to do this weekend in Tampa, from concerts to Gasparilla festivities and outdoor events.

Thousands of kids and families filled Bayshore Boulevard for the annual Gasparilla Children’s Parade on Saturday. Organizers ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The legendary Gasparilla Pirate Festival has been a Tampa staple since 1904, but it wasn’t until 1992 ...

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 ...