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 Ashley Children's Gasparilla Parade presented by Chick-fil-A on January 21, 2023 and the Seminole Hard Rock Gasparilla Pirate Fest on January 28, 2023. In order to accommodate the parades, many streets will be closed. This page will provide you event details, street closures, parade routes and other information that will help you enjoy the festivities safely.
Saturday, January 28, 2023
2-6 p.m.
- Gasparilla Parade Route Map
- Gasparilla Parade Traffic Advisory with Road Closure
- Road Closure Schedule
- Gasparilla Wet Zone Map
- Parking Bulletin
- Road Closure Map & Times for Downtown Tampa and Bayshore Boulevard
- Suggested Alternate Routes to Amalie Arena, Tampa Convention Center, Florida Aquarium & Harbour Island
- Accessible Viewing Area and Parking Map
- Access to Poe Garage
- Access to Ft. Brooke Garage
- HART Patron Bus Information
- Detour Route for Amalie Arena
- Detour Route to Tampa General Hospital
- Detour Route to HCA Florida South Tampa formerly Memorial Hospital
- SR 60 East/West (Kennedy Blvd.) Detour
This event is free to the public. Reserved bleacher seating is available for the Seminole Hard Rock Gasparilla Pirate Fest.
Neighborhood Parking Maps
In our efforts to be environmentally conscious, the City of Tampa will no longer be mailing out individual neighborhood letters and parking maps for Gasparilla. Access to all Gasparilla-related information including street closures, timelines, and parking restrictions can be found on this page. This interactive feature allows residents to input their home addresses and access parking restrictions in their respective neighborhoods.
Interactive Map
View Interactive Map for Gasparilla Neighborhood Parking
Neighborhood Maps
- Academy of Holy Names
- Bayshore Beautiful
- Bayshore Garden
- Davis Islands This map is for Gasparilla Pirate Fest only.
- Downtown This map is for Gasparilla Pirate Fest only.
- Historic Hyde Park (North)
- Historic Hyde Park ( South)
- Hyde Park Preservation
- Hyde Park Spanishtown Creek (East)
- Hyde Park Spanishtown Creek (West)
- New Suburb Beautiful
- Palma Ceia (East)
- Palma Ceia (West)
- Parkland Estates
Parking Rules
Gasparilla Parades Neighborhood Plans
No Parking and Parking By Permit Only Signs
Friday and Saturday:
Beginning Jan. 20 at 12:01 a.m. - Jan. 21*
Beginning Jan. 27 at 12:01 a.m. - Jan. 28*
*At this time, illegally parked vehicles may be ticketed and/or towed.
One-Way and Do Not Enter Signs are Unveiled
Beginning Friday:
Jan. 20 - 2:00 p.m. - Sign Removal*
Jan. 27 - 2:00 p.m. - Sign Removal*
*At this time, you must obey the regulatory signs and continue to do so until they are removed by the City.
Saturday, January 21, 2023
12:00-7:30 p.m.
- 2023 Children's Gasparilla Parade Route Map
- Additional Parade Route Map
- Children's Gasparilla Parade Road Closure Schedule
- Children's Gasparilla Parade Traffic Advisory
- Accessible Viewing Area and Parking Map
- Parking Bulletin
FREE Jolley 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 Bay to Bay Boulevard and Bayshore Boulevard.
This event is free to the public. Reserved bleacher seating is available for the Ashley Children's Gasparilla presented by Chick-fil-A Parade.
