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“Land, ho! Set sail for Tampa!” Shouts the legendary pirate Jose Gaspar as his band of buccaneers sail across the Hillsborough Bay and return to the City of Tampa. The Gasparilla Parade of the Pirates will boast over 140 units – including more than 103 elaborate floats, 5 marching bands, over 50 distinct Krewes and, of course, those infamous YMKG pirates! Enjoy a day at this iconic parade and festival with reserved parade seating, over 100 vendors for food and drinks and live music. Don’t forget to wear your pirate gear!

Ticket includes designated chair seating “First Mate Seats” at beginning of parade.

Wear comfortable shoes, dress for the weather, bring sunscreen, hat, etc.

Itinerary:

9:30 am- Depart Lake Sumter Landing (1045 Old Mill Run)

9:50 am- Depart Brownwood - located behind the Brownwood Hotel and The Center for Advanced Healthcare (click here for map)

11:45 am- Arrive in Tampa. Time to get food, drinks and find seats before the parade begins.

Parade begins at 2:00 pm and is expected to end by 6:00 pm.

Please meet at the bus 45 minutes after parade ends. 

Price includes transportation, bleacher seat, bus driver tip and a bottle of water. Host gratuity is not included.