Gasparilla Pirate Fest 2027

Gasparilla Pirate Fest is one of Tampa’s signature annual events and is listed on the official website for January 30, 2027. The event includes the Gasparilla Invasion, in which the Jose Gasparilla II arrives in Tampa and pirates come ashore at the Tampa Convention Center. It also includes the Parade of Pirates, presented annually since 1904, featuring krewes, floats, marching bands, and social organizations. The festival also features live music stages along the Tampa Riverwalk, including Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park and MacDill Park.