Gasparilla Day Parade
Pirates! Arrrrrr you ready!!! The BIG day is finally here! The Jose Gasparilla II, carrying hundreds of fierce pirates, prepares to set sail and invade Tampa Bay. We will celebrate his invasion as he takes the key to the city.


Time & Location
Jan 25, 2025, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Tampa, Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL, USA
About the event
Wristbands: Wristbands will be distributed at the bead drop, Friday January 24th from 6-8 pm. Bead drop is mandatory for anyone participating in this parade. A mandatory meeting will begin at 7 pm. Security around the parade route will be heightened. You MUST have a wristband to enter the staging area.
Parade Kick-Off: The parade kicks off at 2pm, but everyone should plan to arrive no later than 1pm.
Transportation: YKSHM will have round trip buses available from both North Tampa (ThunderBay Bar and Grill located at 4901 W Linebaugh Ave) and South Tampa (Tapper Pub located at 3832 Britton Plaza) Locations. Note - the bus fills up every year, so don't wait until the last minute to purchase. There is plenty of free parking available at both locations.
After Party: After parties will be held at both north and south bus locations. Your ticket includes a hearty meal to so…