Up and down Tampa Bay’s shore on Saturday, people donned fake tattoos, paraded with stuffed parrots, put on quirky pirate ...

It turns out, pirates brought more than just beads and revelry as they invaded Tampa. They also brought blue skies and sunshine.

Gasparilla became a time-honored tradition in 1904 after local planners decided to make the legend of Gasparilla into the ...

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Tampa Mayor Jane Castor handed over the key to the city to Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla during the 2025 Gasparilla Pirate ...

Every year, Tampa residents and visitors take to the water to celebrate the annual Gasparilla Pirate Invasion. Barron Trump ...

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 ...

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

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

TAMPA, Fla. — Thousands of pirates are invading Tampa Bay looking for treasure in the form of beads and medallions. It's a ...

Gasparilla returns this weekend to Tampa and first-time attendees may have questions about everything from where to grab a ...

Attendees may also park at the Port Authority Parking Garage and take a free shuttle from Streetcar Station No. 10 at Dick ...