Your Guide to Children’s Gasparilla 2026: What You Need to Know Before You Go
The Children’s Gasparilla is Saturday, January 24, 2026, and we’re sharing all of our expert tips on where to park, how to upgrade your day, what to bring, and more!
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Top Picks for the Best Gasparilla Brunches This Year
Argh you ready? Gasparilla is upon us and before you party like a pirate, we’ve got our picks of brunch spots to enjoy before the parade.
The Legends and History of Gasparilla, One of Tampa’s Most Treasured Traditions
Shiver me timbers! It’s almost that time of year again when pirates take over Tampa Bay. Gasparilla, the long-standing Tampa tradition, is celebrating its 108th year in January. For many, this means getting decked out in their favorite pirate gear and watching the Gasparilla parades along Bayshore. The Parade of Pirates, the original parade, will…
Ahoy, Matey! The best places in Tampa to buy Gasparilla outfits and beads
We’re sharing some of our team’s favorite spots to shop for the Children’s Gasparilla and Pirate Fest!
Gasparilla Party Snack Ideas for Pirates of All Ages
From your Gasparilla galley straight to your little pirate’s lunch box, here are some fun ways to “piratize” lunches and party snacks.
Krewe Life: Trey Kohrn of YMKG
For Trey Korhn, Gasparilla is a way of life. Here he shares some treasured memories he’s made as a member of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla.
Put those Gasparilla beads to use: Our favorite DIY crafts
The annual Children’s Gasparilla Extravaganza and Gasparilla Pirate Fest are spectacular events that leave you with buckets full BEADS if you are a lucky!!! We scoured Pinterest to find some amazing DIY craft projects to finally put all of those Gasparilla beads to use! All you need is a glue gun or glue, an imagination…
