We hoist the anchor and set sail for the swashbuckling world of Gasparilla. Travis Jennings is here to educate us on The Kairos Exchange which is all about understanding the four seas and the pirate ...

Thousands converged on Tampa for the annual Gasparilla pirate invasion on Jan. 25, 2025. Last week's brutal cold gave way to ...

The invasion of the Jose Gasparilla ship will kick off around 11:30 a.m., as hundreds of boats will cruise through Tampa Bay, followed by the floats down Bayshore Boulevard. WFLA.com will be following ...

Pirates are temporarily taking over downtown Tampa to celebrate Gasparilla, an annual pirate-themed festival. Known as the ...

Sometimes, they even take the Tampa mayor hostage to ransom for the key to the city. The origins of Gasparilla, both invasion ...

There is a certain area of Tampa where walking with an open alcoholic beverage is allowed, make sure to know the rules in ...

Bayshore Boulevard will, of course, be shut down for the parade. But, several surrounding streets will also be closed or ...

With Gasparilla festivities set to kick off Saturday, Tampa police want to remind attendees that public intoxication or ...

TAMPA, Fla. — The Krewe of Europa is bringing the “krewe experience” to the world and in this year’s Gasparilla, some parts ...

Arr! Gasparilla in Tampa is Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. Attendees can witness the "pirate invasion" as Jose Gasparilla ship sets ...

Officers and paramedics on bicycles will be protecting pirates and parade-goers during Gasparilla 2025. TPD and TFR say having first responders on bicycles makes it easier to spot suspicious activity ...

TAMPA, Fla. — The 2025 Gasparilla Pirate Fest is almost here, and thousands of pirates are ready to invade Hillsborough Bay. Grab your beads, costumes and eye patches, and get ready for the ...