Gasparilla 2025 Scheduled. Explore the thrilling gasparilla invasion, spectacular parade of pirates, and the lively pirate fest itself. Saturday, january 25, 2025 10:00 a.m.

Celebrating jose gaspar’s takeover of tampa, the day begins with the gasparilla invasion, when hundreds of pirates board the jose gasparilla and an accompanying flotilla to set sail across hillsborough bay to the tampa. Since 1947, this favorite annual tradition has entertained guests with a stunning display of expertly.