Pirate Fest Event Schedule
Saturday, January 31, 2026
11:30 A.M. – 7:30 P.M.
Set a course for Tampa, Florida, and be prepared for great fun and high adventure!
The 2026 Seminole Hard Rock Gasparilla Pirate Fest is scheduled in Tampa from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 31, 2026. It features the 107th Gasparilla Invasion and Parade of the Pirates presented by Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla.
GASPARILLA INVASION BRUNCH
10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Experience a thrilling adventure with your favorite mates! Join the Gasparilla Invasion Brunch at Tampa Convention Center and get the best view of the historic Gasparilla Invasion!
You will enjoy a delicious meal and refreshing cocktails while witnessing our infamous pirates sailing up the Seddon Channel, firing their booming cannons from the Jose Gasparilla. Seating is limited, so purchase your tickets in advance!
GASPARILLA
INVASION
11:30 A.M. – 1:00 PM
“Land Ho!” The legendary Jose Gasparilla arrives in style, sailing into the Tampa Convention Center basin along with a magnificent flotilla of hundreds of vessels and the notorious pirates of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla.
The excitement is palpable when the ship docks at precisely 1:00 P.M., and our Captain meets the Mayor of Tampa to make his final demand for the key to the city. It’s a thrilling spectacle that you won’t want to miss!
GASPARILLA PARADE OF PIRATES
2:00 P.M. – 5:30 P.M.
The City of Tampa is under our control! Our merry pirates have once again conquered the city with a triumphant invasion, and now it’s time to celebrate! Join us as we march down Bayshore Blvd for a victory parade that follows a 4.5-mile journey along the beautiful Hillsborough Bay through downtown Tampa.
Seminole Hard Rock Gasparilla Pirate Fest is free to attend, but if you want a prime spot to view the parade, reserve your seats in advance.
GASPARILLA PIRATE FEST STAGE PERFORMANCES
10:00 A.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Dance along to live music presented by Michelob Ultra and NUTRL. Gasparilla Pirate Fest features stages with live entertainment before and after the parade at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park (at Ashley Drive and Twiggs Street) and MacDill Park (at Ashley Drive and Whiting Street).
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