When is Gasparilla 2025? What to know before heading to Tampa to party like a pirate this weekend
Arr! Gasparilla in Tampa is Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. Attendees can witness the "pirate invasion" as Jose Gasparilla ship sets sail at Hillsborough Bay
The Legends and History of Gasparilla, One of Tampa’s Most Treasured Traditions
Gasparilla is one of Tampa's most iconic events. As it ventures into it's 104th year, we dive into the history behind the parade.
Your Gasparilla pirate parade questions, answered
Maybe it’s your first time heading out to Gasparilla, and you’re curious about the lore. Or perhaps you need a refresher after drinking too much grog last year. Ahead of the main parade and invasion on Jan.
Pirates demand key to the City of Tampa
FOX 13's Lloyd Sowers reports on cannons being fired in downtown Tampa as pirates met with Mayor Castor to "discuss" the advantages of her handing over the keys to the city ahead of this year’s annual Gasparilla Parade.
Gasparilla 2025: Your guide to Tampa's Pirate Fest
Ahoy, Gasparilla season! Tampa's Mardi Gras-like festival is taking over downtown on Saturday. Why it matters: It's one of Tampa Bay's cultural touchstones — and even if you're not trying to get drunk with a bunch of bead-throwing Tampeños in ruffly shirts,
Guide to the 2025 Gasparilla Parade of Pirates in Tampa
Pirates invading Tampa on Saturday will find a rowdy sea of people ready to snatch their booty. Navigating those waves of partiers can be tricky. Back in 1904, Tampa city leaders envisioned a signature event to lure visitors,
Gasparilla pirates arrive in Tampa to warn of invasion
The determined Captain and pirates from Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla are infiltrating Tampa already, with their eyes set on Mayor Jane Castor and City Hall.
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Pirate expert from Salem makes first trip to Gasparilla
Clements teaches people about the pirate life at the Real Pirates Museum in Salem, Massachusetts. But it wasn’t until a year ...
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Gasparilla attendees are wary after the deadly New Orleans attack
While some expressed concerns about safety, others who have previously attended say the security measures that city leaders ...
When does Gasparilla 2025 start? See info dates, parking and increased security presence
Starting next week, you can party like pirate in Florida! Here's a guide to Tampa's Gasparilla Pirate Festival and ...
How cold will it be for Gasparilla?
As the Jose Gasparilla sets sail from Ballast Point, temperatures will have warming into the mid and upper 40s under sunny ...
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Krewe of Europa brings Gasparilla to the world
TAMPA, Fla. — The Krewe of Europa is bringing the “krewe experience” to the world and in this year’s Gasparilla, some parts ...
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News to Know for January 24
Good morning from the ABC Action News team. Arrgh you ready for tomorrow? Cold weather isn't stopping Gasparilla, which kicks off this Saturday in Tampa. The tradition dates back to 1904, when a ...
Children’s Gasparilla rolls out family version of Tampa’s raucous parade this weekend
The Children’s Gasparilla Parade brings family-friendly pirate revelry to Tampa on Saturday, Jan. 18, a G-rated counterpart ...