Gasparilla cleanup crews work on land and in waters, over 1,000 pounds of debris removed
Another Gasparilla has come and gone, and with a big celebration comes a big cleanup.
Another Gasparilla has come and gone, and with a big celebration comes a big cleanup.
Volunteers and divers clean up after Gasparilla
Local business Adventure Outfitters has been cleaning up the streets and diving into Tampa Bay after Gasparilla since 2020. FOX 13's Heather Healy reports.
Local business Adventure Outfitters has been cleaning up the streets and diving into Tampa Bay after Gasparilla since 2020. FOX 13's Heather Healy reports.
Chilly temps greet hundreds of thousands at Gasparilla Parade of Pirates
This year’s Gasparilla Parade of Pirates looked a little different, with Mother Nature turning down the heat. Cold temperatures, whipping winds and occasional rain greeted pirates and parade-goers along the 4.5-mile route from Bayshore Boulevard to downtown Tampa.
This year’s Gasparilla Parade of Pirates looked a little different, with Mother Nature turning down the heat. Cold temperatures, whipping winds and occasional rain greeted pirates and parade-goers along the 4.5-mile route from Bayshore Boulevard to downtown Tampa.
Gasparilla pirates invade Tampa, keep 121-year tradition alive
The Gasparilla Invasion: where more than 800 pirates took over the city and captured its key. A tradition that's lived on for more than 100 years.
The Gasparilla Invasion: where more than 800 pirates took over the city and captured its key. A tradition that's lived on for more than 100 years.
Gasparilla invasion takes over Tampa Bay
More than 800 pirates invaded Tampa hoping to capture the city's key. This was all part of the Gasparilla Parade festivities. FOX 13's Heather Healy reports.
More than 800 pirates invaded Tampa hoping to capture the city's key. This was all part of the Gasparilla Parade festivities. FOX 13's Heather Healy reports.
Pirates brave the chill at Gasparilla Parade
This year’s Gasparilla Parade of Pirates looked a little different, with Mother Nature turning down the heat. Cold temperatures, whipping winds and occasional rain greeted pirates and parade-goers along the 4.5-mile route from Bayshore Boulevard to downtown Tampa. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports.
This year’s Gasparilla Parade of Pirates looked a little different, with Mother Nature turning down the heat. Cold temperatures, whipping winds and occasional rain greeted pirates and parade-goers along the 4.5-mile route from Bayshore Boulevard to downtown Tampa. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports.
Gasparilla 2026 Guide: Here’s what you need to know
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to line the streets to watch the Gasparilla Pirate Fest.
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to line the streets to watch the Gasparilla Pirate Fest.
Gasparilla, Stadium Series collide with cold snap in Tampa Bay area: 'Ready to party'
A cold snap is colliding with one of the busiest weekends in Tampa. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to brave the elements for Gasparilla and the NHL Stadium Series.
A cold snap is colliding with one of the busiest weekends in Tampa. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to brave the elements for Gasparilla and the NHL Stadium Series.
Gasparilla invasion: Law enforcement continues push for boater safety with rough seas expected
As the city of Tampa prepares for the annual Gasparilla Pirate Fest, local law enforcement and fire rescue officials are warning revelers: This year’s invasion may also include a battle against the elements.
As the city of Tampa prepares for the annual Gasparilla Pirate Fest, local law enforcement and fire rescue officials are warning revelers: This year’s invasion may also include a battle against the elements.
Rough conditions expected for Gasparilla Flotilla
As the city of Tampa prepares for the annual Gasparilla Pirate Fest, local law enforcement and fire rescue officials are warning revelers: This year’s invasion may also include a battle against the elements. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
As the city of Tampa prepares for the annual Gasparilla Pirate Fest, local law enforcement and fire rescue officials are warning revelers: This year’s invasion may also include a battle against the elements. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Lightning, Bruins to face off in Tampa's first outdoor NHL game
The NHL Stadium Series game between the Lightning and Bruins takes place this Sunday at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa
The NHL Stadium Series game between the Lightning and Bruins takes place this Sunday at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa
Gasparilla invasion route shifted due to wind forecast
The Gasparilla Pirate Fest has announced that the pirate's invasion route is changing due to the wind forecast.
The Gasparilla Pirate Fest has announced that the pirate's invasion route is changing due to the wind forecast.
Gasparilla wardrobe: Store owners urging Tampa's pirates to wear layers ahead of cold invasion
Time is ticking for last-minute Gasparilla shoppers searching for the perfect pirate costume. A colder-than-usual forecast, though, has changed what people are buying ahead of Saturday’s festivities.
Time is ticking for last-minute Gasparilla shoppers searching for the perfect pirate costume. A colder-than-usual forecast, though, has changed what people are buying ahead of Saturday’s festivities.
Gasparilla flotilla route shortened due to weather concerns as law enforcement continues safety preps
Due to expected windy conditions, the Gasparilla pirates decided to shorten their flotilla route this year.
Due to expected windy conditions, the Gasparilla pirates decided to shorten their flotilla route this year.
Gasparilla 2026: Cold weather prep underway ahead of potentially coldest parade in Tampa history
With tens of thousands of revelers expected to flood Bayshore Boulevard on Saturday, Gasparilla weekend is lining up to feel more like winter than a typical Tampa pirate invasion.
With tens of thousands of revelers expected to flood Bayshore Boulevard on Saturday, Gasparilla weekend is lining up to feel more like winter than a typical Tampa pirate invasion.
Choppy, windy conditions expected for Gasparilla flotilla, could be dangerous: Police
A windy forecast ahead of Gasparilla is raising safety concerns, as crowded waterways and choppy conditions could create dangerous situations.
A windy forecast ahead of Gasparilla is raising safety concerns, as crowded waterways and choppy conditions could create dangerous situations.
Gasparilla pirates rebuffed as mayor refuses to surrender key to the city: ‘We will never surrender!’
The cannons roared and beads went flying as pirates as Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla (YMKG) made their way through downtown Tampa on Tuesday. But despite the loud demands and pirate escort, Mayor Jane Castor wasn't ready to hand over the key just yet.
The cannons roared and beads went flying as pirates as Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla (YMKG) made their way through downtown Tampa on Tuesday. But despite the loud demands and pirate escort, Mayor Jane Castor wasn't ready to hand over the key just yet.
Post-parade cleanup event aims to keep Tampa beautiful ahead of Gasparilla and NHL Stadium Series weekend
From leftover beads to leftover trash, the remains of this year’s Gasparilla Children’s Parade are just the start of what’s to come to Tampa Bay next weekend.
From leftover beads to leftover trash, the remains of this year’s Gasparilla Children’s Parade are just the start of what’s to come to Tampa Bay next weekend.
Volunteers clean up after Children's Gasparilla Parade
Dozens of volunteers helped to pick up leftover beads and trash along Bayshore Boulevard, helping to get Tampa Bay beautified for the upcoming Gasparilla and NHL Stadium Series weekend. FOX 13's Heather Healy reports.
Dozens of volunteers helped to pick up leftover beads and trash along Bayshore Boulevard, helping to get Tampa Bay beautified for the upcoming Gasparilla and NHL Stadium Series weekend. FOX 13's Heather Healy reports.
Gasparilla Children’s Parade brings pirate-themed fun to Bayshore Boulevard
Tampa Bay’s youngest buccaneers took center stage Saturday as the Gasparilla Children’s Parade returned to Bayshore Boulevard.
Tampa Bay’s youngest buccaneers took center stage Saturday as the Gasparilla Children’s Parade returned to Bayshore Boulevard.