Every year, an estimated 300,000 participants come to Tampa for Gasparilla Pirate Festival, a mock attack by a band of ...

While the legends of José Gaspar are full of alleged adventure and swashbuckling, history tells a different story.

This weekend is Gasparilla so we're breaking down the festivities, both for adults and kids! Plus, if you're not doing Gaspy, we have some ideas for you too.

The festival is named after a legendary Florida ... “Gasparilla” and likewise changed his ship’s name to the "Jose Gasparilla." For those wondering, Gasparilla means "little Gaspar ...