Whether you’re participating in the parade or just trying to get around downtown Tampa, it’s important to know which road closures are happening this weekend.
TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay’s littlest pirates are getting in on the Gasparilla fun at the 2026 Ashley Children’s Gasparilla this Saturday, Jan. 24.
Whether your family is participating in the parade or just trying to get around downtown Tampa, it’s important to know which road closures are happening for the weekend festivities.
The Children’s Gasparilla Parade begins at 4 p.m., but there will be other activities like the Preschooler’s Stroll and the Air Invasion beginning at noon. You can see the full schedule in our 2026 Children’s Gasparilla Guide.
Some road closures are happening the morning of Children’s Gasparilla, while others are happening the night before. Here’s what you need to know.
When do roads close for Children’s Gasparilla?
Bayshore Boulevard crossovers at DeSoto Avenue, Nance Avenue, Albany Avenue and Gunby Avenue closed on Friday, Jan. 16. They’ll remain closed through Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026.
Friday, Jan. 23 at 10 p.m.
Bayshore Boulevard will close northbound and southbound from Gandy Boulevard to Platt Street/Channelside DriveDavis Islands Bridge off-ramp onto northbound Bayshore Boulevard will closeBay-to-Bay Boulevard will close from Ysabella Avenue to Bayshore Boulevard
Saturday, Jan. 24 at 9 a.m.
Bay-to-Bay Boulevard will close from MacDill Avenue to Bayshore Boulevard
Map: Children’s Gasparilla road closures
