Tampa Bay Metro’s Information To
The 2025 Seminole Exhausting Rock
Gasparilla Pirate Fest
The 106th Gasparilla Invasion and Parade of Pirates is ready for January 25, 2025 and offered by Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla. METRO is sharing our treasured perception to maintain your booty protected, and permit for a fun-filled day celebrating the Tampa areas most iconic parade.
The Low-Down To
Conquering The Festivities
Free Streetcar & Shuttle Providers
• The Hillsborough Space Regional Transit Authority (HART) supplies FREE shuttle and TECO Streetcar Service to the Gasparilla parade in Tampa, Florida. Routes range by time of day, please see the map under for full particulars.
• The TECO line streetcar can be out there from 8:30am – 2:30am for free.
• HART bus shuttle providers is free as properly and can run from 9:30am – 7pm to move parade goers between Channel District and downtown Tampa.
Parking
• Parking is offered in numerous garages and plenty all through downtown Tampa. These city-run garages have a particular occasion parking charge paid upon entry. Many native organizations and firms additionally provide parking on their properties. Please examine with native companies to buy a parking cross for his or her personal heaps upfront.
• Many colleges and enterprise will cost to park close to the parade route and usually cost $15-$40 relying on the situation.
• Please Be aware: Parking within the neighborhoods bordering the parade route isn’t permitted, and the Tampa Police Division will strictly implement the occasion parking insurance policies. When parking in these areas, you accomplish that at your personal danger. Communities strictly implement towing alongside the parade route, and the occasion isn’t answerable for autos towed.
Alcohol
• Moist zones shall be arrange alongside the parade route, stretching from Gandy Boulevard to Cass Avenue and in Curtis Hixon Park. Open containers are prohibited outdoors of the talked about zones. Ye be warned!
Bogs
• A plethora of transportable bathrooms will line Bayshore Boulevard and the Pirate Fest. Restrooms can be out there to be used at Publix, 243 Bayshore Blvd, Hyde Park Village on the west aspect of Snow Avenue, and Kate Jackson Park at Rome and Snow Avenues.
Security
• Crowds surging within the a whole lot of hundreds of parade goers, it may be fairly straightforward to lose observe of your krewe. Make sure to have a pre-determined assembly spot do you have to change into separated. Should you plan to convey your youngster, take an image of them on the day of the parade. Alert the closest officer instantly when you ought to lose your youngster as they are going to be stationed alongside the whole route.
Cell Service
• Anticipate spotty cell service alongside the parade route and in surrounding areas as there can be an abundance of customers trying to submit the times festivities on social media. Be ready and convey a transportable charger!
Different Useful Ideas
• Guarantee your plans are set to previous to the times festivities because the site visitors will change into obvious as early as 9am.
• Many eating places and bars may have some type of brunch specials
• Deliver a bottle of water, money, sunscreen, mobile phone and hand sanitizer.
Schedule of Occasions
2025 Seminole Exhausting Rock
Gasparilla Pirate Fest
GASPARILLA INVASION BRUNCH
10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Expertise an exhilarating journey together with your favourite mates! Be part of the Gasparilla Invasion Brunch at Tampa Conference Heart and get one of the best view of the historic Gasparilla Invasion!
You’ll take pleasure in a scrumptious meal and refreshing cocktails whereas witnessing our notorious pirates crusing up the Seddon Channel, firing their booming cannons from the Jose Gasparilla.
Seating is restricted, so buy your tickets upfront!
GASPARILLA INVASION
11:30 A.M. – 1:00 PM
“Land Ho!” The legendary Jose Gasparilla arrives in type, crusing into the Tampa Conference Heart basin together with an impressive flotilla of a whole lot of vessels and the infamous pirates of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla.
The joy is palpable when the ship docks at exactly 1:00 P.M., and our Captain meets the Mayor of Tampa to make his ultimate demand for the important thing to the town. It’s an exhilarating spectacle that you just gained’t need to miss!
GASPARILLA PARADE OF PIRATES
2:00 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.
The Metropolis of Tampa is below our management! Our merry pirates have as soon as once more conquered the town with a triumphant invasion, and now it’s time to rejoice! Be part of us as we march down Bayshore Blvd for a victory parade that follows a 4.5-mile journey alongside the gorgeous Hillsborough Bay via downtown Tampa.
Seminole Exhausting Rock Gasparilla Pirate Fest is free to attend, however if you’d like a main spot to view the parade, reserve your seats upfront.
PIRATE FEST STAGE PERFORMANCES
10:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Dance alongside to stay music offered by Bud Mild and 101 N. Meridian. Gasparilla Pirate Fest options phases with stay leisure earlier than and after the parade at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park (at Ashley Drive and Twiggs Avenue) and MacDill Park (at Ashley Drive and Whiting Avenue).
MORE PIRATE FEST INFORMATION
Parade Map
https://gasparillapiratefest.com/pirate-fest-map-and-parking/
Tickets for Premium Seating
https://www.gasparillatreasures.com/tickets
Pirate Fest Data
https://gasparillapiratefest.com/pirate-fest-info/
ALL TICKETS / RESERVATIONS / MERCHANDISE
