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Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla
Bead Free Bay
Gasparilla Pirates Parade Route Map
GASPARILLA FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is Gasparilla Free?

Yes, Gasparilla is a FREE community event with over 100 years of history in Tampa Bay.

Can I ride my bike to Gasparilla?

The event site is very crowded with pedestrians, including small children, and bicycles are permitted for transportation to the event site, but within the street closure cyclists must walk their bikes. Never leave your bicycle unattended and don't lock it to private or public property.

Can I bring my own food and beverages?

The event will house more than 100 food, beverage and novelty vendors for your convenience. You are encouraged to support those officially licensed vendors, as their earnings go toward covering production costs of the event.

Coolers and glass containers are not permitted because they are prohibited by the City of Tampa ordinance, and they can be dangerous in large crowds. Grills, except for those belonging to official vendors, are also not allowed on event grounds. You are also asked to not use or bring styrofoam cups/containers to the event.

SOURCE: GasparillaPirateFest.com

Gasparilla Wet Zone & Vendor Locations
Children's Gasparilla Parade Map
Gasparilla Safety Tips

See Something, Say Something:

You can TEXT the keyword SAFETAMPA and your tip to number 847411(TIP411), and you will receive a response. You can also make that a contact in your phone ahead of time, just so you have it.

Call 833-872-4636(TPA-INFO)

  • Saturday, Jan. 20 from Noon - 8 p.m.
  • Saturday, Jan. 27 from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY, DIAL 9-1-1

Bringing the Krewe with you?:

Due to the amount of people who come to this event, cell service can't always be relied on for communication. It is recommended that you come up with a place where everyone can meet ahead of time in case someone gets lost.

Take photos of your kid(s) in costume:

After everyone is dressed up and ready to go, be sure to snap some photos of everyone in your group.

This will help law enforcement be able to quickly react and identify your child in their costume. If you lose your child during the event, find the nearest law enforcement officer ASAP! They will be all along the parade route.

Alcohol:

Drinking is PROHIBITED during the Children's Gasparilla Parade on January 21. The City of Tampa will release a map of all the WET ZONES along the parade route and in the Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park area closer to the event. Consuming alcohol outside of the wet zones is prohibited.

Pets:

Pets (with the exception of service animals) are not allowed at the event.

SOURCE: Tampa.gov

Arrrgh! Stories from thy past

Gasparilla HART Bus Map & Info
Gasparilla HART Bus Map 2024
More Gasparilla Information
Gasparilla Traffic Advisories

Roads Affected:

January 26, 10:00 pm to January 27, Midnight

  • Bayshore Blvd. between W Gandy Blvd. and W Platt St.
  • W Bay to Bay between Bayshore Blvd. and S Ysabella Ave.
  • Davis Islands Bridge off-ramp onto Bayshore Blvd.

January 27, 3:00 am to Midnight

  • Bayshore Blvd. between W Brorein St. and W Platt St.
  • W Platt St./Channelside Dr. from S Plant Ave. to S Franklin St.
  • January 27, 5:30 am to Midnight
  • Crosstown- EB S Willow Ave. Exit Ramp (Exit 4)

January 27, 7:00 am to Midnight

  • S Ashley Dr. between Jackson St. and Brorein St.
  • Brorein St. from S Jefferson Ave. to S Parker St.
  • S Franklin St. between Channelside Dr. and Harbour Island Bridge
  • Water St. between S Franklin St. and S Florida Ave.
  • E Washington St. between S Ashley Dr. and S Tampa St.
  • E Whiting St. between S Ashley Dr. and S Tampa St.

January 27, 9:00 am to Midnight

  • E Kennedy Blvd. between N Florida Ave and S Plant Ave
  • N Ashley Dr. between E Cass St. and E Jackson St.
  • E Jackson St. from N Ashley Dr. to N Tampa St.
  • E Madison St. between N Ashley Dr. and N Florida Ave.
  • E Twiggs St. between N Ashley Dr. and N Florida Ave.
  • E Zack St. between N Ashley Dr. and N Florida Ave.
  • E Polk St. between N Ashley Dr. and N Florida Ave.

January 27, 11:00 am to Midnight

  • W Cass St. between N Willow Ave. and W Tyler St.
  • W North A St. from N Willow Ave to N Newport Ave.
  • W North B St. from N Willow Ave to N Newport Ave.
  • W Fig St. between N Willow Ave. and N Gilchrist Ave.
  • W Carmen St. between N Willow Ave. and N Delaware Ave.
  • N Newport Ave. between W Cass St. and W North A St.
  • N Gilchrist Ave. between W Cass St. and W Fig St.
  • N Blvd. between W Cass St. and W Main St.

January 27, 1:30 pm to Midnight

  • Cass St. between W Tyler St. and N Tampa St.
  • W Tyler St. between N Tampa St. and W Cass St.

January 27, 2:00 pm to Midnight

  • N Blvd. between W Kennedy Blvd and W Cass St.

January 27, 3:00 pm to Midnight

  • W Bay to Bay Blvd. (EB Closure Only) between S MacDill Ave. and S Ysabella Ave.
  • W Platt St. at S Howard Ave.
  • W Platt St. at S Willow Ave
  • W Platt St at S South Blvd.
  • S Willow Ave. between W Kennedy Blvd. and W Platt St.
  • S Blvd. between W Kennedy Blvd. and W Platt St.
  • E Whiting St. between Tampa St. and Franklin St.

January 27, 4:30 pm to Midnight

  • W Kennedy Blvd. (EB Closure Only) at S Himes Ave.
  • W Kennedy Blvd. (EB Closure Only) at S MacDill Ave.
  • W Kennedy Blvd. (EB Closure Only) at S Howard Ave.
  • W Kennedy Blvd. (EB Closure Only) at S Blvd.

Closure Type: Full Road/Lane

Courtesy: Tampa.gov

Photos from Gasparilla 2022