Pirates are temporarily taking over downtown Tampa to celebrate Gasparilla, an annual pirate-themed festival. Known as the ...

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

We hoist the anchor and set sail for the swashbuckling world of Gasparilla. Travis Jennings is here to educate us on The ...

We hoist the anchor and set sail for the swashbuckling world of Gasparilla. Travis Jennings is here to educate us on The ...

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

"For more than 100 years, Tampa’s longest-standing tradition has celebrated the legendary life of Jose Gaspar and the revelry of his legion of pirates," said Gasparilla Pirate Fest on its website.

The original Gasparilla Krewe in Tampa Bay says that ... take over the city in honor of the mythical legendary pirate Jose Gaspar,” according to event history published by the City of Tampa.