Gasparilla Music Festival

Festival · Cultural Arts District

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Every winter, Tampa transforms during Gasparilla season, a series of pirate-themed parades and community festivals deeply entwined with local identity. The legendary Gasparilla Pirate Fest, highlighted by the epic invasion parade along Bayshore Boulevard, draws locals and visitors alike for its spectacle, music, and elaborate floats. Complementing the main parade are offshoots like the Gasparilla Music Festival and Gasparilla Festival of the Arts, which spotlight regional talent across genres and mediums. This multifaceted celebration has earned praise from sources like Condé Nast Traveler for its uniquely Tampa flair and its power to unite the city in joyous revelry.

Where Tampa Comes Alive: A Curated Guide to Authentic Local Events

Julian B Lane Waterfront Park, 1001 N Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607 Get directions

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