TAMPA, Fla. – The annual Gasparilla Pirate Fest is always the biggest event at the beginning of the year in the Tampa Bay area. It's a tradition that has continued since 1904. People come from all over to dress up like a pirate and watch Jose Gaspar's Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla invade the city of Tampa and steal the key to the city.
It's all in good fun and even though the big event is the parade, there are many events that go along with the celebration of Gasparilla. Here's a list of some of those events:
- Gasparilla Children's Parade - Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025
- Gasparilla Outbound Voyage - Saturday, March 1, 2025
The main event for Gasparilla is the Gasparilla Pirate Fest which will take place on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 12 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Here is a list of events for the Gasparilla Pirate Fest:
- Gasparilla Invasion Brunch: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Gasparilla Invasion: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Gasparilla Parade of Pirates: 2 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- Gasparilla Pirate Fest Stage Performances: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
More Gasparilla events include:
- Gasparilla Music Festival: Feb. 14 - 16, 2025
- Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic: Feb. 22 and 23, 2025
Start planning now as early bird pricing expires for these events on Dec. 31. Visit gasparillatreasures.com to buy Gasparilla tickets.