Tampa’s annual pirate invasion Gasparilla takes place Saturday, Jan. 25, this year. And if you’re heading toward the Tampa waterfront to participate in the revelry, odds are you’ll be looking for a bite to eat — or something to sip — while you’re out.

The puppy parade went down last weekend, but here are some of the best events happening across Tampa Bay as part of Gasparilla season 2025. After spending two weeks pillaging about town, pirates head to the historic district for an illuminated party and parade that gives new meaning to the word “lit.

Shiver me timbers, it’s Gasparilla season! Tampa’s streets will soon be filled with swashbuckling pirates, festive krewes, and treasure-hunting spectators. If you’re gearing up for the iconic parades,

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,

The city of Tampa has an interactive parking map that displays neighborhood parking for Children's Gasparilla. According to the city, "No Parking" and "Parking By Permit Only" signs will be posted and enforced Friday and Saturday beginning Jan. 17 at 12:01 a.m. - Jan. 18, and at this time, illegally parked vehicles may be ticketed and/or towed.

Pint-sized pirates are taking over Bayshore Boulevard this Saturday for the Children’s Gasparilla Parade. Here’s everything you need to know about the event.

The Children’s Gasparilla Parade brought wholesome pirate revelry to Tampa on Saturday, a family-friendly counterpart to the main parade next weekend. The alcohol-free event was a daylong party for children and their families.