TAMPA, Fla. — Thousands of pirates are invading Tampa Bay looking for treasure in the form of beads and medallions. It's a tradition that has been going on now for more than 100 years.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The waters of Tampa Bay are about to come alive for Gasparilla. Tampa police’s marine unit isn’t taking any chances. They’ve trained for it all. 2025 Gasparilla guide ...

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

TAMPA, Fla. — With Gasparilla comes pirates, parades, celebrations, and a big boost to business in Tampa Bay. “Right now on social media I’m seeing stores in other states post about how ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa’s annual Gasparilla parade on Saturday will see over 100 first responders navigating the crowds on bicycles, braving unusually cold weather to ensure public safety.

The Tampa Bay Lightning girls hype up the crowd as they march down on Bayshore Boulevard in the 2017 Gasparilla Parade in Tampa [ LUIS SANTANA | Times (2017) ] How to get the best loot ...

TAMPA, Fla. – Up and down Tampa Bay’s shore on Saturday ... Every year, an estimated 300,000 participants come to Tampa for Gasparilla Pirate Festival, a mock attack by a band of pirates ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Gasparilla holds a special place in many Tampa Bay families' hearts, including Devin Humbert. “I've been coming out here since I was about this high. I remember coming out to the ...

"Today, Gasparilla events attract fans from all over the United States to Tampa Bay to participate in various activities." The 2025 Gasparilla Pirate Fest features the 106th Gasparilla Invasion ...

Tampa’s annual pirate invasion Gasparilla takes place Saturday, Jan. 25, this year. And if you’re heading toward the Tampa waterfront to participate in the revelry, odds are you’ll be looking for a ...