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

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

Our live updates for Gasparilla 2025 have concluded. Read more about the festivities here. TAMPA — Shiver me timbers: It was ...

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.

Hundreds of thousands of people will soon be descending on downtown Tampa to watch as pirates invade the city.

Arr! Gasparilla in Tampa is Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. Attendees can witness the "pirate invasion" as Jose Gasparilla ship sets ...

Though you will most likely need to be a hotel guest to view the invasion from hotel areas, some may allow public viewing (be ...