Gasparilla Invasion will proceed Saturday under a contingency plan, with the Jose Gasparilla II sailing to the Tampa ...

Despite the forecast wind and cold temps, Tampa’s pirate krewes are excited to keep the Gasparilla tradition alive.

On Saturday, sustained north winds are expected to exceed 20 mph, creating rough and choppy bay conditions, with seas ...

Due to expected windy conditions, the Gasparilla pirates decided to shorten their flotilla route this year.

Gasparilla returns this weekend to Tampa, and first-time attendees may have questions about everything from where to grab a ...

This Saturday, the "Jose Gasparilla II" and its flotilla will take to the water for the annual Gasparilla pirate invasion in ...

Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to line the streets to watch the Gasparilla Pirate Fest.

Historic Winter Weather Won’t Stop Tampa’s Legendary Pirate Invasion Festival.

Along the parade route and on the cavalcade of floats stood regal kings and queens, Viking warriors, mermaids and gamblers, as well as throngs of people dressed in bright, bold colors that helped turn ...

Grab your hats and eye patches, Gasparilla Pirate Fest is almost here! Here's everything to know about Tampa's biggest celebration in 2026 ...

The Gasparilla Invasion: where more than 800 pirates took over the city and captured its key. A tradition that's lived on for ...

There are fewer than 24 hours left until Gasparilla, and law enforcement leaders gave some final reminders about being safe ...