Heading To Gasparilla? Here Is Everything You Need To Know

Gasparilla Parades 2020 Information

One of the most popular attractions in Tampa is the annual Gasparilla Pirate Fest, which has been a tradition in Tampa since 1905.  Over 300,000 spectators are expected to line the streets to watch the Gasparilla Pirate Fest tomorrow January 25, 2020.  In order to accommodate the parade, many streets will be closed. This page will provide you information about the events, street closures, parade routes and other information that will help you enjoy the festivities safely. Please view our Gasparilla Safety Tips here.

Parking and Circulations Maps for Neighborhoods

• Bayshore Beautiful and El Prado
• Bayshore Gardens
• Davis Islands
• Downtown 
• Historic Hyde Park (North Side) and Hyde Park Spanishtown Creek (West Side)
• Historic Hyde Park (South Side)
• Hyde Park Spanishtown Creek (East Side)
• Hyde Park Preservation
• New Suburb Beautiful
• Palma Ceia (East Side)
• Palma Ceia (West Side)
• Parkland Estates 
• Neighborhood Parking Rules

• Gasparilla Parade Route Map
• Gasparilla Parade Traffic Advisory with Road Closure Schedule and Alternate Routes  
• Parking Bulletin — Prepay to reserve your parking spot in City Lots and Garages. 
• Road Closure Schedule 
• Road Closure Map & Times for Downtown Tampa
• Road Closure Map & Times for Bayshore Boulevard 
• Suggested Alternative Routes to Amalie Arena, Tampa Convention Center, Florida Aquarium and Harbor Island
• Parade of Pirates Activities Timeline  
• Accessible Viewing Area and Parking Map (Accessible Parking for the Gasparilla Parade of Pirates may be found at the Fort Brooke Garage located on Whiting Street. Access to Whiting Street may be accomplished by traveling south on Tampa Street or north on Florida Avenue.   The Accessible Viewing area is located of the corner of Whiting Street and Ashley Street on the southeast side of Ashley.)
• Wet Zone Map 
• Access to Poe Garage
• Neighborhood Parking Rules
• HART Patron Bus Information
• Detour Route to Tampa General Hospital
• Detour Route to Memorial Hospital
• SR 60 East/West (Kennedy Blvd.) Detour  
• This event is free to the public. Reserved bleacher seating is available for the Parade of Pirates. For information and to purchase tickets, visit Gasparilla Pirate Fest.