{"id":125312,"date":"2026-01-20T20:06:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T20:06:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/125312\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T20:06:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T20:06:10","slug":"all-the-best-gasparilla-events-of-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/125312\/","title":{"rendered":"All the best Gasparilla events of 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AYe Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla invading Tampa Bay.<\/p>\n

The big parade on Jan. 31 isn\u2019t the only Gasparilla activity in town. This weekend sees the kickoff of official Gasparilla pirate activities when the most powerful men and women in Tampa tone it down for the children\u2019s parade. Kicking off at noon with the pre-schooler\u2019s stroll (you must be registered), the parade starts at 4 p.m. goes just 1.5 miles. Entertaining families in between are parachute jumpers, with an air invasion and fireworks set to close it out.<\/p>\n

Tampa\u2019s still-debauched day of drinking and revelry happens at the end of the month (Jan. 31, 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.) with alarge invasion that could bring more than 300,000 partygoers to Bayshore Boulevard and downtown Tampa. Using public transportation is highly recommended since many surrounding roads will be closed (HART will provide transport, along with the TECO Streetcar)<\/p>\n

Bleacher tickets are available for the parades, which are free to attend. Please drink water and respect the neighborhoods.<\/p>\n

More wholesome Gasparilla activities follow the parades, thanks to the Gasparilla Distance Classic (Feb. 21-22), Gasparilla International Film Festival (March 3-8), and Gasparilla Music Festival (April 10-12). The unofficial \u201cGasparilla Clean Team\u201d will also pick up trash in North Hyde Park in March.<\/a><\/p>\n

Have a look at the bounty of events going down this gaspy season, and see even more on Creative Loafing Tampa Bay\u2019s user-submitted events calendar<\/a>. Don\u2019t see your event? Submit it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Scallywag Slam Dink Pickleball Tournament<\/a> Thursday, Jan. 22. 7:45 p.m.-10 p.m. $30. Tampa Pickleball Crew, Ybor City. <\/p>\n

The Tampa Bay History Center Presents: \u2018The History of Gasparilla\u2019<\/a> Friday, Jan. 23. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. No cover (registration required). East Lake Community Library, Palm Harbor.<\/p>\n

Barks of The Bay 26\u2032<\/a> Friday, Jan. 23. 6 p.m.- 10 p.m. No cover. Dog Bar, St. Petersburg.<\/p>\n

Children\u2019s Gasparilla<\/a> 11 a.m.- 7:30 p.m. No cover (Bleachers $65-$80). Bayshore Boulevard, Tampa.<\/p>\n

Gasparilla Bracelet Bar<\/a> Tuesday, Jan. 27. 6-8 p.m. $42.13. Armature Works, Tampa.<\/p>\n

Seas the Treasure<\/a> Friday, Jan. 30. 4 p.m.-9 p.m. No cover. Jimmy B\u2019s Beach Bar, St. Pete Beach.<\/p>\n

The Roast of Jose Gaspar<\/a> Friday, Jan. 30. 7:30 p.m. $12. The Commodore, Ybor City.<\/p>\n

The Official Pre-Gasparilla Latin Night Invasion<\/a> Friday, Jan. 30. 9 p.m.- 1 a.m. $10. Catrinas Tacos and Tequila, Tampa.<\/p>\n

Tampa Gasparilla Bar Crawl, Brunch & Festival<\/a> Saturday, Jan. 31. 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. $40.89. Yeoman\u2019s Topgolf Swing Suite, Tampa.<\/p>\n

Gasparilla Invasion Brunch<\/a> Saturday, Jan. 31. 10 a.m.-1:30 pm. $180. Tampa Convention Center, Tampa.<\/p>\n

Gasparilla Invasion\u00a0<\/a>11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. No cover. Bayshore Boulevard, Tampa. <\/p>\n

Gasparilla Parade of Pirates<\/a> Saturday, Jan. 31. 2 p.m.-6 p.m. No cover (Bleachers $65-$100). Bayshore Boulevard, Tampa.<\/p>\n

Gasparilla Pirate Fest Stage Performances<\/a> Saturday, Jan. 31.10 a.m.-8 p.m. No cover. Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park; MacDill Park, Tampa. <\/p>\n

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This article appears in Jan. 15 \u2013 21, 2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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