TAMPA, Fla. — Here's your complete listing of official Gasparilla Pirate Fest events from January to March 2019.

Gasparilla Distance Classic

Saturday, February 23 – Sunday, February 24, 2019

Come out to Tampa Bay and test your endurance at the Gasparilla Distance Classic. Every stride you make at the race benefits charitable youth organizations across the Tampa Bay area.

Since 1978, the Gasparilla Distance Classic Association has donated $3.9 million to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa, Girls Inc. of Pinellas, The Friends of Tampa Parks & Recreation, and youth running-related programs. 

Athletes of all levels can take on the 15k, 5k, half marathon, 8k, Michelob Ultra challenges, 5k walk, 5k stroller races, and more. Prize purses for various races and categories total over $40,000. Register online at tampabayrun.com.

Gasparilla Festival of the Arts

March 2 – 3, 2019

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

A free outdoor art festival featuring works selected from over a thousand submissions, the Gasparilla Festival of the Arts is expected to draw 75,000 people in 2019.

To learn more or to apply to submit artwork to the festival, visit gasparillaarts.com.

Gasparilla Outbound Voyage

Saturday, March 2, 2019

Events begin 2 p.m. | Pirates sail back out to sea with final cannon salute 6:30 p.m.

It all began with a huge party – how could it not end with a huge party! Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla will celebrate their conquest of Tampa with a festive celebration that will include live music and merriment, as Tampa’s favorite pirates make ready to leave the city.

Following an afternoon of fun, the captain of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla meets with Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, who seeks the return of the key to the city. After a brief encounter, the captain and his mates board the Jose Gasparilla and sail back out to sea with a final cannon salute launched toward downtown Tampa. For more information, visit gasparillapiratefest.com/outbound-voyage.