The 2010 Gasparilla Festival is Tampa's largest annual event which takes place on the streets of Tampa along Bayshore Boulevard and throughout Downtown Tampa.  The annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival includes several events throughout the day including the Gasparilla Parade of the Pirates, referred by locals as the Gasparilla Day Parade, the Gasparilla Invasion and the Gasparilla Brunch.

The 2010 Pirate Fest is from 10am to 10pm on January 30, 2010 and features stages with live music entertainment, food, drinks, rides, games and amusements for all. 

Looking for a place to stay during Gasparilla weekend?
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To learn more about the area checkout the local neighborhood guides:
Downtown Tampa
Ybor City
Hyde Park
Channelside
South Tampa

Celebrate during and after at one of the local bars:
Downtown Tampa Bars
Channelside Bars

Family's with younger children should also check out the Gasparilla Extravaganza which includes the the annual Gasparilla Children's Parade which is held on Saturday, January 23, 2010 from 11am - 7:30pm.