Arrr, ye landlubbers! Don yer finest pirate garb and ready yerselves for the Children\u2019s Gasparilla Parade setting sail down Bayshore Boulevard on Saturday, January 24th at 4:00 PM.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Getting There:<\/p>\n
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 TECO Streetcar. Downtown Partnership’s DASH service will also be available for the Children’s Parade.<\/p>\n
The FREE Jolley Trolley<\/a> service will be running on a continuous loop from 11:30am to 8:30pm picking up\/dropping off at the intersections of Platt St. and Bayshore Boulevard (near Publix) and Bay-to-Bay and Bayshore Boulevard. Please note, this is a different service than the HART shuttles and TECO Streetcar.<\/p>\n 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 here: https:\/\/www.tampa.gov\/document\/childrens-gasparilla-parade-escooter-ebike-no-ride-zones-134786<\/a><\/p>\n Parking:<\/p>\n Most City garages will be open with free bike parking inside. Vehicle parking will include fixed event rate. View the options here: https:\/\/www.tampa.gov\/document\/childrens-gasparilla-parade-parking-information-113206<\/a><\/p>\n Also, the City of Tampa has an online, interactive neighborhood parking map available which highlights neighborhood parking restrictions. View it here: https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/collections\/c36636cfcabf47edb27fe8813931e846<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Safety:We encourage all Gasparilla attendees to use extra caution in and around the parade area due to the high volume of pedestrians.This is an alcohol-free event.Have fun, and if you see something, say something. Do not hesitate to text or call 911.Schedule of Events:12:00-2:00 PM: Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Rodeo- Bayshore Blvd between Rome and Dakota Ave. (Free to participate, no registration required)2:00-3:00 PM: Gasparilla Preschooler\u2019s Stroll (Pre-registration required)12:00-4:00 PM: Gasparilla Air Invasion including parachute jumpers4:00-6:15 PM: Children\u2019s Gasparilla Parade6:15-7:00 PM: Nighttime Gasparilla Air Invasion including the Jose Gasparilla ship light display7:00-7:30 PM: \u201cPiratechnic Finale\u201d Fireworks Show Closure Type: Full Road\/Lane<\/p>\n January 23, 10:00 PM to January 24, Midnight January 24, 9:00 AM to January 24, Midnight\u00a0 Event Website: https:\/\/www.tampa.gov\/gasparilla<\/a><\/p>\n
Roads Affected:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2022 Bayshore Boulevard between W Gandy Boulevard and W Platt Street
\u2022 Davis Islands Bridge off-ramp onto Bayshore Boulevard
\u2022 W Bay to Bay Boulevard between S Ysabella Avenue and Bayshore Boulevard<\/p>\n
\u2022 Eastbound lanes on W Bay to Bay Boulevard at S MacDill Avenue<\/p>\n