2023 Gasparilla Festival brings thousands of visitors to Tampa, Florida

Posted on by Chris J. | 11791 Views | 9 min read

Pirate raid boats in the water with a view of the city of Tampa during Gasparilla Festival – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Yes I Shoot Models Arrrgh! The 2023 Gasparilla Pirate Festival is over in a flash and numerous scallywags flocked to Tampa’s streets to take advantage of the bonanza. On Saturday, more than

Gasparilla 2021 Pirate Festival canceled due to continued COVID-19 concerns

Posted on by William P. | 18010 Views | 15 min read

Gasparilla Invasion – Courtesy: Gasparilla Pirate Fest website It seems like every other week another major Florida event is canceled or postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and this week serves as another example as to why public safety is the main priority for festival and large-scale event organizers during the pandemic. Despite having the