The sound of cannon balls rang out as the Jose Gasparilla pirate ship made its way to the Tampa Convention Center. With hundreds of private boats and yachts joining, it is estimated to be one of ...

Gasparilla Pirate Fest begins with the invasion of the Jose Gasparilla II pirate ship into the bay, accompanied by its own flotilla of supporting pirates. Once they make "land ho," the Parade of ...

The Gasparilla Pirate Festival is a large annual parade, with a variety of related pirate-themed community events, held in ...