One of the most popular attractions in Tampa is the annual Gasparilla Pirate Fest, which has been a tradition in Tampa since 1904. 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 20, 2024 and the Seminole Hard Rock Gasparilla Pirate Fest on January 27, 2024. In order to accommodate the parades, many streets will be closed. This page will provide you with event details, street closures, parade routes, and other information that will help you enjoy the festivities safely.
Saturday, January 27, 2024
11:30am-1:30pm Gasparilla Invasion
2-6pm Gasparilla Parade of Pirates
- Gasparilla Parade Route Map
- Gasparilla Pirate Fest Route Map Version II
- Gasparilla Parade Traffic Advisory with Road Closure Schedule
- Gasparilla Wet Zone Map
- Boat Docking Restrictions
- Parking Information
- Shared Escooter & Ebikes No-Ride Zones
- Rideshare Restricted Areas
- 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 to Fort Brooke Garage
- Access to Poe 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
- Detour Route for Kennedy Blvd. (SR 60 East/West)
This event is free to the public. Reserved bleacher seating is available for the Seminole Hard Rock Gasparilla Pirate Fest.
Saturday, January 20, 2024
12:00-7:30pm
Schedule of Events:
- 12:00-2:00pm: Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Rodeo- Bayshore Blvd between Rome and Dakota Ave. (Free to participate, no registration required)
- 12:00-4:00pm: Gasparilla Air Invasion
- 2:00-3:00pm: Gasparilla Preschooler’s Stroll (Pre-registration required)
- 4:00-6:15pm: Children’s Gasparilla Parade
- 6:15-7:00pm: Nighttime Gasparilla Air Invasion
- 7:00-7:30pm: “Piratechnic Finale” Fireworks Show
For more details, please visit Gasparillapiratefest.com
Parade Information:
- 2024 Children's Gasparilla Parade Route Map
- Road Closure and ADA Access Map
- Children's Gasparilla Parade Road Closure Schedule
- Children's Gasparilla Parade Traffic Advisory
- Parking Information
- Shared Escooter & Ebike No-Ride Zones
FREE Jolley Trolley service will be running on a continuous loop from 11:30am to 8:30pm picking up/dropping off at the intersections of Platt St. and Bayshore Boulevard (near Publix) and Bay-to-Bay 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.
Neighborhood Parking Maps
To support the City of Tampa's sustainability goals, we no longer mail out individual neighborhood letters and parking maps for Gasparilla. All Gasparilla-related information including street closures, timelines, and parking restrictions can be found on this page. Our interactive map 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 (Jan 27) only.
- Downtown This map is for Gasparilla Pirate Fest (Jan 27) 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