Gasparilla is Tampa Bay's largest event featuring an invasion demonstration, the Gasparilla Day Parade, 3 stages of live music and a celebration you will never forget!

The day starts off with the Gasparilla Invasion Brunch from 10am - 1pm with the Gasparilla Invasion demonstration taking place from 11:30am - 1pm. The invasion will start out with the ship setting sail at the south end of the Hillsborough Bay and heading north until it docks at the Downtown Tampa Convention Center at 1pm.

The Gasparilla Parade of the Pirates kicks off at 2pm and last until about 5:30pm. The parade starts at Bay to Bay Blvd and Bayshore Blvd. It then continues north into Downtown Tampa where it runs along Platt St to Channelside Dr, then turning onto Florida Ave to Jackson St. The parade will end at Jackson and Marion Streets. The Gasparilla Day Parade features over 130 units with more than 90 floats, 14 marching bands & 50 Krewes.

The Gasparilla Pirate Fest Street Festival takes place all day long and late into the night. Enjoy live music, entertainment & more from 10am - 11pm. Downtown Tampa will be packed full of pirates and party-goers and will feature 3 live music stages & plenty of entertainment. Do not miss out on Tampa's Favorite Annual Festival!