Kids celebrate Children's Gasparilla Parade
Tampa Bay’s youngest buccaneers took center stage Saturday as the Gasparilla Children’s Parade returned to Bayshore Boulevard. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports.
Tampa Bay’s youngest buccaneers took center stage Saturday as the Gasparilla Children’s Parade returned to Bayshore Boulevard. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports.
Teens who saved woman from house fire honored as community heroes in Children's Gasparilla Parade
To say that Shakur McCrone and Carnell Barton are humbled to be honored at this year’s Children's Gasparilla Parade would be an understatement.
To say that Shakur McCrone and Carnell Barton are humbled to be honored at this year’s Children's Gasparilla Parade would be an understatement.
Young buccaneers line up on Bayshore for parade
Thousands of kids and families filled Bayshore Boulevard for the annual Gasparilla Children’s Parade on Saturday. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports.
Thousands of kids and families filled Bayshore Boulevard for the annual Gasparilla Children’s Parade on Saturday. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports.
Children’s Gasparilla 2026 Guide: Here’s what to know
Argh you ready? Tampa’s annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival is right around the corner, but first, Children’s Gasparilla will send swashbuckling pirates throughout Tampa.
Argh you ready? Tampa’s annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival is right around the corner, but first, Children’s Gasparilla will send swashbuckling pirates throughout Tampa.
Previewing the Children's Gasparilla Parade
The countdown to the Children's Gasparilla Parade is on! Kids will soon be flocking to Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
The countdown to the Children's Gasparilla Parade is on! Kids will soon be flocking to Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
FOX 13 Special: Growing Up Gasparilla
Fox 13 looks back on the long history of the Children's Gasparilla Parade, America’s largest parade exclusively for children.
Fox 13 looks back on the long history of the Children's Gasparilla Parade, America’s largest parade exclusively for children.
Jose Gasparilla ship to embark on 70th invasion of Tampa Bay; ‘Dorothy’ the tugboat makes final voyage
As the Jose Gasparilla prepares for its 70th Gasparilla Invasion, the famous ship has to undergo a refresh to prepare for the big day.
As the Jose Gasparilla prepares for its 70th Gasparilla Invasion, the famous ship has to undergo a refresh to prepare for the big day.
Gasparilla 2026: Inside Tampa PD’s Real-Time Crime Center helping keep crowds safe
Officials from more than 30 different agencies will work together in the Tampa Police Department’s Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC) to monitor crowds this Gasparilla season.
Officials from more than 30 different agencies will work together in the Tampa Police Department’s Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC) to monitor crowds this Gasparilla season.
TPD's final safety preps for Children's Gasparilla Parade
Officials from more than 30 different agencies will work together in the Tampa Police Department’s Real-Time Crime Center to monitor crowds this Gasparilla season. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Officials from more than 30 different agencies will work together in the Tampa Police Department’s Real-Time Crime Center to monitor crowds this Gasparilla season. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Little pirates, big history: The evolution of the Children’s Gasparilla Parade
The modern idea that the Children’s Gasparilla Parade started in 1947 is a neat bit of marketing — but it skips earlier history.
The modern idea that the Children’s Gasparilla Parade started in 1947 is a neat bit of marketing — but it skips earlier history.
Children's Gasparilla 2026: Photo Gallery
Share your photos from Children's Gasparilla.
Share your photos from Children's Gasparilla.
South Tampa shop gets kids geared up for Gasparilla
One South Tampa shop has spent more than a decade crafting custom pirate outfits for Gasparilla.
One South Tampa shop has spent more than a decade crafting custom pirate outfits for Gasparilla.
Law enforcement to protect Tampa by land, air and sea as pirates pillage and plunder during Gasparilla
Local, state, and federal agencies are preparing for Gasparilla season, which officially starts this weekend with the Children’s Gasparilla Parade.
Local, state, and federal agencies are preparing for Gasparilla season, which officially starts this weekend with the Children’s Gasparilla Parade.
Children’s Gasparilla Parade: Ye Mystic Krewe members sharing traditions with their own young pirates
One week before the Children’s Gasparilla Parade, members of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla (YMKG) reflected on their own memories of the longstanding tradition they used to attend as youngsters.
One week before the Children’s Gasparilla Parade, members of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla (YMKG) reflected on their own memories of the longstanding tradition they used to attend as youngsters.
Tampa police ramp up security ahead of MLK Day, Gasparilla Parades
Tampa police say they are entering one of their busiest times of the year as they prepare to secure a series of major parades beginning this weekend with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day parade.
Tampa police say they are entering one of their busiest times of the year as they prepare to secure a series of major parades beginning this weekend with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day parade.
Children’s Gasparilla Parade memories shared
One week before the Children’s Gasparilla Parade, members of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla reflected on their own memories of the longstanding tradition they used to attend as youngsters. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
One week before the Children’s Gasparilla Parade, members of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla reflected on their own memories of the longstanding tradition they used to attend as youngsters. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.
Pat Maroon, former Lightning forward, named grand marshal of Gasparilla Pirate Fest
Former Tampa Bay Lightning forward and three-time Stanley Cup champion Pat Maroon will serve as grand marshal of the Seminole Hard Rock Gasparilla Pirate Fest, organizers announced Thursday.
Former Tampa Bay Lightning forward and three-time Stanley Cup champion Pat Maroon will serve as grand marshal of the Seminole Hard Rock Gasparilla Pirate Fest, organizers announced Thursday.
Children’s Gasparilla names Love on the Spectrum stars as grand marshals
Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum stars have been named as the grand marshals of the Children’s Gasparilla 2026 parade.
Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum stars have been named as the grand marshals of the Children’s Gasparilla 2026 parade.
It's the pirate's pick for a burger joint
For a visit to Treasure Island, to experience a Mermaid's Kiss or a Lavender Lagoon, this Tampa restaurant has you covered.The theme is appropriate to the swashbuckling nature of the city, Tampa Burgers & Pirates.
For a visit to Treasure Island, to experience a Mermaid's Kiss or a Lavender Lagoon, this Tampa restaurant has you covered.The theme is appropriate to the swashbuckling nature of the city, Tampa Burgers & Pirates.
Tickets for 2026 Gasparilla festivities now on sale
The next invasion of pirates in Tampa is just months away, and tickets for 2026 Gasparilla events are now on sale.
The next invasion of pirates in Tampa is just months away, and tickets for 2026 Gasparilla events are now on sale.