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 Invasion
- 2:00pm-5:30pm Gasparilla Parade of Pirates
Roads Affected:
Closure Type: Full Road/Lane
January 30, 10:00 PM to February 1, 5:00 AM
- Bayshore Blvd between Gandy Blvd and Platt St
- Bay to Bay between Bayshore Blvd and MacDill Ave
- Davis Islands Bridge off-ramp onto Bayshore Blvd
January 31, 3:00 AM to Midnight
- Bayshore Blvd between Brorein St and Platt St
- Platt St/Channelside Dr between Plant Ave and Franklin St
- Cardy St between Parker St and Bayshore Blvd
January 31, 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM
- Crosstown - EB Willow Ave Exit Ramp (Exit 4)
January 31, 7:00 AM to Midnight
- Ashley Dr between Brorein St and Channelside Dr
- Brorein St between Florida Ave and Parker St
- Franklin St between Channelside Dr and Water St
- Water St between Franklin St and Florida
- Harbour Island Blvd over Harbour Island Bridge
January 31, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- Kennedy Blvd between Florida Ave and Hyde Park Ave
- Ashley Dr between Tyler St and Brorein St
- Whiting St between Ashley Dr and Tampa St
- Washington St between Ashley Dr and Tampa St
- Jackson St between Ashley Dr and Tampa St
- Madison St between Ashley Dr and Florida Ave
- Twiggs St between Ashley Dr and Florida Ave
- Zack St between Ashley Dr and Florida Ave
- Polk St between Ashley Dr and Florida Ave
January 30, 10:00 AM to February 1, 5:00 AM
- Gandy Blvd (Zion St to Bayshore Blvd)
January 31, 11:00 AM to Midnight
- N Boulevard between Kennedy Blvd and Main St
January 31, 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Laurel St between N Boulevard and Doyle Carlton Dr
- Green St between Laurel and N Boulevard
- Cass St between Willow Ave and Tyler St
- North A St between Willow Ave and Newport Ave
- North B St between Willow Ave and Gilchrist Ave
- Carmen St between Willow Ave and Delaware Ave
- Newport Ave between Cass St and North A St
- Gilchrist Ave between Cass St and Fig St
January 31, 2:30 PM to 9:00 PM
- Swann 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 PM
- Platt St at Howard Ave
- Platt St at S Boulevard
- S Boulevard between Cleveland St and Kennedy Blvd
- S Boulevard between Cleveland St and Platt St (Southbound Closure Only)
- Kennedy Blvd between Boulevard and Hyde Park Ave
January 31, 3:30 PM to 9:00 PM
- Cass St between Tyler St and Tampa St
- Tyler St between Tampa St and Cass St
January 31, 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM
- Whiting 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