What street is Gasparilla on?
Route: The parade begins at Bay to Bay Boulevard and Bayshore Boulevard. It continues along Bayshore Boulevard to Brorein Street, turns east on Brorein Street, then north on Ashley Drive. The parade ends at Cass Street & Ashley Drive.
Where does Gasparilla take place?
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Gasparilla Pirate Festival/Event locations
Where is Gasparilla held in Tampa?
It is held in the historical neighborhood of Ybor City on a Saturday night, usually two weeks after the Parade of Pirates in mid-February.
Where do I park for Gasparilla parade?
Prepaid and day-of parking locations:
- Tampa Convention Center Garage (Tampa St. & Brorein St.)
- Ft. Brooke Garage (Whiting St.
- Poe Garage (Ashley St., south of Cass St.)
- Twiggs St.
- Centro Ybor Garage (5th Ave.
- Palm Ave Garage (13th St.
- Royal Regional Lot (Tampa St.
- Scott Street Lot (Morgan St.
Where does Gasparilla start and end?
Gasparilla Parade of Pirates: 2-6pm. To celebrate their stunning victory, these friendly pirates parade down the streets of Tampa, showering the crowds with treasures along the 4.5-mile parade route. The parade begins at 2pm at the intersection of Bay to Bay and Bayshore Blvd, and proceeds down Bayshore Blvd.
Why is it called Gasparilla?
The name Gasparilla was born from Jose Gaspar, a pirate who terrorized the coastal waters of West Florida during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Fond of calling himself “Gasparilla”, Gaspar and his band of pirates lived a life of seizing and robbing merchant ships off the Gulf Coast until 1821.
Where can I drop off Gasparilla?
Uber provided the following pick-up and drop-off locations to 8 On Your Side.
- Channelside Dr and Morgan St.
- Brorein Street and Florida Avenue.
- Florida Avenue and Whiting Street.
- Florida Avenue and Jackson Street.
- Florida Avenue and Madison Street.
- Florida Avenue and Twiggs Street.
- Florida Avenue and Zack Street.
Do you need tickets to Gasparilla?
+ Is Gasparilla Pirate Fest free? Yes, Gasparilla is a FREE community event with over 100 years of history in Tampa Bay. Reserved seating is available for the Gasparilla Invasion Brunch at the Tampa Convention Center, the Children’s Gasparilla Parade and the Gasparilla Parade of the Pirates.
What time do the roads close for Gasparilla?
If you need to leave your home during the road closure (7– 8 a.m.), prior to 6:45 a.m., please consider moving your vehicle across Gandy Blvd. and onto Elberon or South Quincy.
Can you bring a backpack to Gasparilla?
The city says on its website that all bags and backpacks are subject to search. Prohibited items include: Outside food or beverage (the Gasparilla Pirate Fest website states there are over 100 food, beverage and novelty vendors located throughout the event)
How do u get to Gasparilla Island?
To get to the Island, you will need to park at Eldred’s Marina where you will catch the Pirate’s Water Taxi, which will bring you to the island. 941-697-5777. The Marina is located at 6301 Boca Grande Causeway, Placida. 941-697-1431 (The town ‘may’ come up as Rotunda West on GPS) Parking is 8.00/day.