Follow along with dispatches from Gasparilla all day long. Plus, check out our tips for navigating parking, weather and more.

Pirates are temporarily taking over downtown Tampa to celebrate Gasparilla, an annual pirate-themed festival. Known as the ...

The invasion of the Jose Gasparilla ship will kick off around 11:30 a.m., as hundreds of boats will cruise through Tampa Bay, followed by the floats down Bayshore Boulevard. WFLA.com will be following ...

Tampa’s signature pirate event got off to a chilly start, but things warmed up as the day and parties progressed.

Before pirates invaded the land, the scallywags invaded the water and took the key to the city from Mayor Jane Castor.

Festivals are starting up again along our coast after hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated our beach communities.

The faces of News Channel 8 had some fun on the staton float during the 2025 Gasparilla Parade of Pirates. Barron Trump ...

While the legends of José Gaspar are full of alleged adventure and swashbuckling, history tells a different story.

Bayshore Boulevard will, of course, be shut down for the parade. But, several surrounding streets will also be closed or ...

Some garages and lots in downtown Tampa will be available for day-of parking. These are city run and will have an event parking rate upon entering. Businesses may also have paid parking. Parking in ...