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 Children's Gasparilla Parade on January 18, 2020 and the Gasparilla Pirate Fest on January 25, 2020. In order to accommodate the parades, 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.)
- 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.
Please note: The boat ramp at Ballast Point Park will be closed on January 25, 2020 from 10 a.m. - noon.
- Children's Gasparilla Parade Activities & Schedule
- Children's Gasparilla Parade Road Closure Map & Times for Bayshore Boulevard
- Children's Gasparilla Parade Road Closure Schedule
- Children's Gasparilla Parade Traffic Advisory
- Accessible Viewing Area and Parking Map
- Neighborhood Parking Rules
- Downtown Parking-- Prepay to reserve your parking spot in City Lots and Garages.
- Children's Gasparilla Parade Shuttle Map for Downtown Parking -- Children's Gasparilla Parade Shuttle will operate one continuous shuttle route from Ft. Brooke Garage on Jan. 18, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Cost is $10 per adult, children (12 and under) accompanied by an adult ride for free.
- FREE Jolley Roger Trolley -- Runs on a continuous loop, as it picks up and drops off event attendees at the intersections of both Platt Street and Bayshore Boulevard, as well as Rome Avenue and Bayshore Boulevard.
- This event is free to the public. Reserved bleacher seating is available for the Children's Gasparilla Parade. For information and to purchase tickets, visit Children's Gasparilla Parade.