Pete Alonso to be honored at Gasparilla Children's Parade, host second "Battle for the Bay"
Tampa native and New York Mets superstar Pete Alonso will be leading the Gasparilla Children's Parade that kicks off Saturday at 4 p.m.
Tampa native and New York Mets superstar Pete Alonso will be leading the Gasparilla Children's Parade that kicks off Saturday at 4 p.m.
Gasparilla Pirate Invasion: The history behind Tampa’s big celebration that’s continued for 120 years
How do you tell the story of a party that's lasted 120 years? That's what they're doing at the Henry B. Plant Museum at The University of Tampa – telling the story behind the city's very own Gasparilla.
How do you tell the story of a party that's lasted 120 years? That's what they're doing at the Henry B. Plant Museum at The University of Tampa – telling the story behind the city's very own Gasparilla.
Inventory flying off shelves at Tampa beads store ahead of 2024 Gasparilla parade
Jennifer Grindell has been selling beads at Buccaneer Beads for almost two decades. She can tell the 2024 Gasparilla parade is going to be different.
Jennifer Grindell has been selling beads at Buccaneer Beads for almost two decades. She can tell the 2024 Gasparilla parade is going to be different.
'Bert Wild:' Comedian, Tampa native Bert Kreischer named 2024 Gasparilla grand marshal
Comedian Bert Kreischer, a Tampa Bay native, has been named a Grand Marshal for the 2024 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Gasparilla Pirate Fest on January 27, he announced on social media on Tuesday.
Comedian Bert Kreischer, a Tampa Bay native, has been named a Grand Marshal for the 2024 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Gasparilla Pirate Fest on January 27, he announced on social media on Tuesday.
World-class runners tackle Gasparilla Distance Classic
Thousands of participants bolted through the streets of downtown Tampa Saturday morning as the annual Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic kicked off with the 15k and 5k races.
Thousands of participants bolted through the streets of downtown Tampa Saturday morning as the annual Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic kicked off with the 15k and 5k races.
14 arrested in connection to illegal street racing over Gasparilla weekend
The Tampa Police Department announced the arrests of at least 14 people over Gasparilla weekend in connection with a series of illegal street races and reckless driving maneuvers during which participants blocked major intersections at times.
The Tampa Police Department announced the arrests of at least 14 people over Gasparilla weekend in connection with a series of illegal street races and reckless driving maneuvers during which participants blocked major intersections at times.
Hundreds of volunteers clean up after Gasparilla
While the pirates may be gone, they did leave some treasure behind and volunteers were pounding the pavement on Sunday to clean up after Gasparilla.
While the pirates may be gone, they did leave some treasure behind and volunteers were pounding the pavement on Sunday to clean up after Gasparilla.
Gasparilla draws hundreds of thousands of visitors from near and far
Tampa’s biggest party of the year just rolled down Bayshore Blvd.
Tampa’s biggest party of the year just rolled down Bayshore Blvd.
Meet the captain of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla
There wouldn't be Gasparilla without the pirates who invade the Bay each year. The history of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla dates back over a century and some of the members who try to capture the city have been a part of the tradition for decades.
There wouldn't be Gasparilla without the pirates who invade the Bay each year. The history of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla dates back over a century and some of the members who try to capture the city have been a part of the tradition for decades.
300,000 expected in Tampa ahead of Gasparilla's pirate festivities
The day before Gasparilla is known as "black flag Friday" at Pirate Fashions on Cayuga Street and Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa. The store was packed with people getting last minute garb before the pirate festivities begin.
The day before Gasparilla is known as "black flag Friday" at Pirate Fashions on Cayuga Street and Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa. The store was packed with people getting last minute garb before the pirate festivities begin.
WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair ready to lead Gasparilla festivities as Grand Marshal
This year's big Gasparilla parade kicks off Saturday morning, and leading the way is the Nature Boy himself – Ric Flair.
This year's big Gasparilla parade kicks off Saturday morning, and leading the way is the Nature Boy himself – Ric Flair.
Who will lead the parade of pirates?
Sergeant Major Matt Parrish will take in his very first Gasparilla not from the sidelines this Saturday but rather from the heart of it all as this year's community hero.
Sergeant Major Matt Parrish will take in his very first Gasparilla not from the sidelines this Saturday but rather from the heart of it all as this year's community hero.
Law enforcement pushes boating safety ahead of Gasparilla
The Fish and Wildlife Commission is warning about drinking while boating during this weekend's Gasparilla festival.
The Fish and Wildlife Commission is warning about drinking while boating during this weekend's Gasparilla festival.
Tampa PD will patrol Gasparilla from the air
Tampa Police officers will be patrolling the skies above the Gasparilla Festival on Saturday.
Tampa Police officers will be patrolling the skies above the Gasparilla Festival on Saturday.
Woo! WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair is the 2023 Gasparilla Grand Marshal in Tampa
Not only will pirates invade Tampa, but the Nature Boy himself will also lead the way during the Gasparilla Pirate Festival.
Not only will pirates invade Tampa, but the Nature Boy himself will also lead the way during the Gasparilla Pirate Festival.
Thousands line Bayshore Boulevard for 2023 Children's Gasparilla Parade
Pint-sized pirates invaded Tampa Bay Saturday. Tampa officials say more than a quarter-million spectators are expected to line the streets to watch the Children's Gasparilla Parade and the Pirate Fest this season.
Pint-sized pirates invaded Tampa Bay Saturday. Tampa officials say more than a quarter-million spectators are expected to line the streets to watch the Children's Gasparilla Parade and the Pirate Fest this season.
Children's Gasparilla Parade, Piratetechnic Fireworks Finale this weekend along Bayshore
The Children's Gasparilla Parade is back and will make its way down South Tampa's Bayshore Boulevard this Saturday.
The Children's Gasparilla Parade is back and will make its way down South Tampa's Bayshore Boulevard this Saturday.
Local first responders finalize safety plans ahead of Gasparilla festivities
Local first responders met Tuesday to finalize their safety plans ahead of Gasparilla.
Local first responders met Tuesday to finalize their safety plans ahead of Gasparilla.
Need a pirate ship? Bonney-Read Krewe selling Gasparilla parade float
The all-female Crewe has been sailing down Bayshore Boulevard aboard the Vanity, a 33-foot, two-story pirate ship with all the bells and whistles. Like all good things though, the time has come for the Vanity to sail off into the sunset.
The all-female Crewe has been sailing down Bayshore Boulevard aboard the Vanity, a 33-foot, two-story pirate ship with all the bells and whistles. Like all good things though, the time has come for the Vanity to sail off into the sunset.
Krewe of Sant' Yago Knight Parade returns to light up Ybor City
The Krewe of Sant’ Yago Knight Parade returned to historic Ybor City on Saturday night.
The Krewe of Sant’ Yago Knight Parade returned to historic Ybor City on Saturday night.