Gasparilla

Hundreds of volunteers and employees worked from Saturday night through Sunday afternoon to collect 20 tons of trash from this past weekend's parade.

Here's what you need to know, including where to park and how to navigate downtown Tampa.

Art lovers − expert, casual and novice − will pack Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park this weekend as the area's top talent will showcase their works for the 53rd year.

The events surrounding Tampa's annual invasion of the pirates begins on Jan. 21 with the Gasparilla Children's Parade.

Get ready for the Gasparilla children's parade and annual pirate invasion the following week with parade routes, viewing locations, and event schedules.

She said getting vaccinated, receiving a booster shot and wearing a mask is the best way parade-goers can stay safe during the festivities.

Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla officials said it was the best way to make sure the event happened "efficiently and safely."

From the signature Jose Gaspar pirate ship to an honorary captain, there will be plenty of subtle reminders for viewers that Tampa is playing host to Super Bowl LV. Here are just a few.

The Gasparilla festivities, which draw hundreds of thousands of people to Tampa every year, were originally scheduled for January and February 2021. They're being moved to April and May.

Tampa Police made 21 arrests during Saturday’s Gasparilla festivities.In addition, a pit bull was shot and killed when it attempted to attack Tampa Police…

Gasparilla started out at the turn of the 20th century as a sedate little music program. Then, organizers decided to throw in a pirate invasion to spice…

Hundreds of thousands of spectators are expected to break out the pirate costumes, line Bayshore Boulevard, and beg for beads Saturday for the Children's…