It’s that time of year. The chill is still in the air, but the annual Gasparilla celebrations, Mardi Gras on the Hillsborough River, are one of Tampa’s first signs of spring is. This past weekend ...

Pirates are temporarily taking over downtown Tampa to celebrate Gasparilla, an annual pirate-themed festival. Known as the city's "signature event," Gasparilla was named after famed Florida pirate ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)— Jose Gasparilla and hundreds of boaters invade Tampa and take over the city. Ye Mystic Krewe travels to the Tampa Convention Center where the captain meets with Jane Castor to make ...

Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla came into Tampa on Tuesday to warn of an invasion if the mayor didn’t hand over the keys to the city. The mayor stated that if Hurricanes Helene and Milton couldn’t knock ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The determined Captain and pirates from Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla are infiltrating Tampa already, with their eyes set on Mayor Jane Castor and City Hall. The City of ...

Shiver me timbers! It's that time of year again when pirates take over Tampa Bay. Gasparilla, the long-standing Tampa tradition, is celebrating its 107th year at the end of the month. For many, this ...

Some students said they will not attend this year’s Gasparilla celebrations due to safety concerns. SPECIAL TO THE ORACLE/CITY OF TAMPA Gasparilla, also known as Tampa’s longstanding pirate-themed ...

Tampa’s annual pirate invasion Gasparilla takes place Saturday, Jan. 25, this year. And if you’re heading toward the Tampa waterfront to participate in the revelry, odds are you’ll be ...

The Children’s Gasparilla Parade brought wholesome pirate revelry to Tampa on Saturday, a family-friendly counterpart to the main parade next weekend. The alcohol-free event was a daylong party ...

Families from all over the Tampa Bay Area came together to celebrate on of Tampa's biggest traditions: The Children's Gasparilla Parade. HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Families from all over the ...