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Gasparilla Pirate Festival - Live Stream Parade, Invasion, Fireworks
Watch the Gasparilla Pirate Festival 2025 live stream events and schedule.
Watch free live streaming online and TV coverage of the Gasparilla Invasion, fireworks, Parade of the Pirates. Gasparilla Pirate Parade route, tickets, live stream, webcam.
The iconic Gasparilla Pirate Fest returns to Tampa, Florida for the 106th time, promising a swashbuckling celebration like no other! Mark your calendars for January 25, 2025, when the city transforms into a pirate's playground, bringing history, myth, and revelry to life.
At the heart of the festivities is the legendary Gasparilla Invasion, where mythical pirate José Gaspar and his rowdy crew storm Tampa Bay aboard their grand pirate ship. As tradition dictates, the pirate captain confronts the city’s mayor, demanding the symbolic key to the city. With victory in hand, the pirates then lead a vibrant parade through Tampa’s bustling streets, featuring elaborate floats, colorful costumes, and endless entertainment.
Drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators each year, Gasparilla has become a magnet for those seeking adventure and excitement, particularly appealing to young partygoers looking for a lively and unforgettable experience. Whether you're a local or a visitor, this epic festival is a must-see event that keeps Tampa’s pirate spirit alive!
Dates
The Gasparilla Pirate Fest in 2025 schedule:
Children's Gasparilla - 18 January 2025
Gasparilla Pirate Fest - 25 January 2025 from 9am - 10pm
Gasparilla Parade of Pirates - 25 January 2025 from 2 - 5.30pm and starts at Bay to Bay and Bayshore Blvd and ends at Cass Street and Ashley Drive.
Gasparilla Pirate Fest Stage Peformances - 25 January 2025 between 10am and 8pm at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.
Pirate Fest Schedule
The main Saturday 25th schedule of events can be found here. The invasion is set to take place at 11.30am, so don't miss out. There will be live entertainment throughout the day and evening at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.
You can buy tickets for the invasion brunch located along the parade route to secure the best views - tickets are available here.
The week before the main festival there is also the Gasparilla "Piratechnic" Finale fireworks display over Hillsborough Bay at 7.00pm. This is a part of the Children's Gasparilla Extravaganza that precedes the main festival by 1 week each year.
Live Streaming, Webcams
In previous years there has been a live feed of the main events in pictures and updates provided by the local Tampa Bay Times.
The parade is typically broadcast on local TV by News Channel 8 coverage normally 2 hours after the live event which you can also watch online here: News Channel 8 stream
The fireworks display is usually broadcast live by local TV channel WTVT Channel 13, which you can also watch live here
There are also several live webcams placed in and around the area, and excellent and often overlooked way to get an alternative perspective on the various festival events: Tampa webcams
Hotels and Accommodation
If you are looking for accommodation in Tampa and the surrounding areas during the Gasparilla Festival then you can expect to pay an inflated premium thanks to the popularity of the event and the fact that many people generally head to this part of Florida for the winter sunshine.
It is recommend therefore that you make your reservation well in advance if you can.
You can check availability and make reservations for local hotels here