There’s the Gasparilla Pirate Fest, the city’s largest annual party, on Saturday; performances at Benchmark International ...

With tens of thousands of revelers expected to flood Bayshore Boulevard on Saturday, Gasparilla weekend is lining up to feel ...

This Saturday, the "Jose Gasparilla II" and its flotilla will take to the water for the annual Gasparilla pirate invasion in ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The countdown is officially on. In just a few days, the Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla will invade Tampa Bay and seize the key to the city from the mayor. With thousands in ...

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.

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Police Department (TPD) said it plans large scale events all year round, and it takes a team of not only their officers, but multiple different agencies to spot any issues ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Make way, mateys. Everyone's favorite hometown pirates are back and ready to invade Tampa. Gasparilla Pirate Fest is set for Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. Whether you're a seasoned ...

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

The Gasparilla Invasion: where more than 800 pirates took over the city and captured its key. A tradition that's lived on for more than 100 years.

It’s pirate time again. On Saturday, Jan. 31, the Gasparilla Invasion and Parade of Pirates will swashbuckle up Tampa’s ...