Arrr, heed this, ye road-sailin’ scallywags, traffic may be rough ahead, Gasparilla Pirate Fest be inbound! Here is all you need to know to make it another legendary voyage!
Getting There
Event goers are encouraged to arrive early and should consider using alternative transportation to get to and from the events, including parking in Ybor City and riding the FREE TECO Streetcar or FREE HART shuttle. Importantly, users of rented scooters need to be aware of the No-Ride Zones that extend a few blocks out from the parade route. View the No-Ride Zones.
Pirates, planning to use a rideshare service should also be aware of the Rideshare Restriction Map.
Parking
For parkers looking to park in Ft. Brooke Garage for this event they can reserve their parking session NOW by visiting: Ft. Brooke Gasparilla Parking. The event rate is $35.55 which includes applicable taxes and fees and will cover a parking session for the FULL DAY for the Gasparilla Pirate Fest Event.
The City of Tampa also has an online, interactive neighborhood parking map available which highlights neighborhood parking restrictions. View it here: Neighborhood Parking Map
Additional Parking Information: Gasparilla Pirate Fest – Parking Info
Safety
We encourage all Gasparilla attendees to use extra caution in and around the parade area due to the high volume of pedestrians.
For those planning to consume alcohol, please view the Gasparilla 2026 Wet Zone Map. Have fun, and if you see something, say something. Do not hesitate to text or call 911.
Schedule of Events
11:30am-1:00pm Gasparilla Invasion2:00pm-5:30pm Gasparilla Parade of Pirates
Roads Affected:
Closure Type: Full Road/Lane
January 30, 10:00 PM to February 1, 5:00 AMBayshore Blvd between Gandy Blvd and Platt StBay to Bay between Bayshore Blvd and MacDill AveDavis Islands Bridge off-ramp onto Bayshore BlvdJanuary 31, 3:00 AM to MidnightBayshore Blvd between Brorein St and Platt StPlatt St/Channelside Dr between Plant Ave and Franklin StCardy St between Parker St and Bayshore BlvdJanuary 31, 5:30 AM to 9:00 PMCrosstown – EB Willow Ave Exit Ramp (Exit 4)January 31, 7:00 AM to MidnightAshley Dr between Brorein St and Channelside DrBrorein St between Florida Ave and Parker StFranklin St between Channelside Dr and Water StWater St between Franklin St and FloridaHarbour Island Blvd over Harbour Island BridgeJanuary 31, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PMKennedy Blvd between Florida Ave and Hyde Park AveAshley Dr between Tyler St and Brorein StWhiting St between Ashley Dr and Tampa StWashington St between Ashley Dr and Tampa StJackson St between Ashley Dr and Tampa StMadison St between Ashley Dr and Florida AveTwiggs St between Ashley Dr and Florida AveZack St between Ashley Dr and Florida AvePolk St between Ashley Dr and Florida AveJanuary 30, 10:00 AM to February 1, 5:00 AMGandy Blvd (Zion St to Bayshore Blvd)January 31, 11:00 AM to MidnightN Boulevard between Kennedy Blvd and Main StJanuary 31, 2:00 PM to 9:00 PMLaurel St between N Boulevard and Doyle Carlton DrGreen St between Laurel and N BoulevardCass St between Willow Ave and Tyler StNorth A St between Willow Ave and Newport AveNorth B St between Willow Ave and Gilchrist AveCarmen St between Willow Ave and Delaware AveNewport Ave between Cass St and North A StGilchrist Ave between Cass St and Fig StJanuary 31, 2:30 PM to 9:00 PMSwann Ave at MacDill Ave (Eastbound Closure Only)Howard Ave between Mississippi Ave and Platt St (Southbound Closure Only)Willow Ave between Swann Ave and Platt St (Southbound Closure Only)January 31, 3:00 PM to 9:00 PMPlatt St at Howard AvePlatt St at S BoulevardS Boulevard between Cleveland St and Kennedy BlvdS Boulevard between Cleveland St and Platt St (Southbound Closure Only)Kennedy Blvd between Boulevard and Hyde Park AveJanuary 31, 3:30 PM to 9:00 PMCass St between Tyler St and Tampa StTyler St between Tampa St and Cass StJanuary 31, 4:30 PM to 9:00 PMWhiting St at Fort Brooke Garage entrance to Florida Ave (Westbound Closure Only)Whiting St at Morgan St (Westbound Closure Only)Whiting St at Jefferson St (Westbound Closure Only)Kennedy Blvd at Himes Ave (Eastbound Closure Only)Kennedy Blvd at MacDill Ave (Eastbound Closure Only)Kennedy Blvd at Howard Ave (Eastbound Closure Only)Kennedy Blvd at S Boulevard (Eastbound Closure Only)
Event Website: http://Tampa.gov/Gasparilla
See all road closures: www.tampagov.net/RoadClosures