Gasparilla Pirate Fest
About this event
The Gasparilla Pirate Fest is a cultural festival in Tampa, Florida, at Bayshore Boulevard and downtown Tampa. The 2026 event takes place Jan 31, 2026. Tampa's signature pirate invasion and Parade of Pirates, presented by Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla and drawing hundreds of thousands of revelers along Bayshore Boulevard. Bead-tossing krewes, a flotilla on Tampa Bay, and a massive street festival make it one of Florida's most famous civic celebrations.
Annual, last Saturday in January (Children's Gasparilla the prior Saturday)
Location & directions
Bayshore Boulevard and downtown Tampa, Tampa, FL 33606
Frequently asked questions
When is Gasparilla Pirate Fest 2026?
Gasparilla Pirate Fest takes place Jan 31, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. Annual, last Saturday in January (Children's Gasparilla the prior Saturday)
Where is Gasparilla Pirate Fest held?
Gasparilla Pirate Fest is held in Tampa, Florida, at Bayshore Boulevard and downtown Tampa, Tampa, FL 33606.
What is Gasparilla Pirate Fest?
Tampa's signature pirate invasion and Parade of Pirates, presented by Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla and drawing hundreds of thousands of revelers along Bayshore Boulevard.
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