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

Pirates are invading Tampa as part of the city's 122nd Gasparilla celebrations, a tradition that brings thousands to downtown ...

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

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

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

Along the parade route and on the cavalcade of floats stood regal kings and queens, Viking warriors, mermaids and gamblers, ...

Local contractor contributes to event safety and operations for one of Tampa Bay’s largest annual events Our experience ...

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

A pirate’s life was for Patrick Maroon. The three-time Stanley Cup champion served as the grand marshal for the 2026 Gasparilla pirate parade on Saturday. Gasparilla is an annual pirate-themed event ...

Coinciding with Tampa's annual Gasparilla parade, which begins on Saturday, the NHL has gone all-in on the pirate fest and ...

Partygoers at the Gasparilla parade in Tampa, Florida on Jan. 31, 2026. Shiver me timbers took on new meaning last Saturday ...

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 ...