Children’s Gasparilla Parade 2026

Name: Children’s Gasparilla Parade 2026
Start: 2026-01-24T16:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-24T18:30:00-05:00
Location: Bayshore Boulevard

January 24, 2026 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm

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Enjoy the Children’s Gasparilla Parade aboard the VooDoo Chef Float!

Yo ho, yo ho! All mates on deck of the VooDoo Chef Float for the Children’s Gasparilla Parade on January 24, 2026.

One of the most popular attractions in Tampa is the annual Gasparilla Pirate Fest, which has been a tradition in Tampa since 1904. Over 300,000 spectators are expected to line the streets to watch the Ashley Children’s Gasparilla Parade presented by Chick-fil-A. Treat your family to the Tampa experience of a lifetime and join us for a fun, family celebration – aboard the VooDoo Chef Foundation Float! Arg! Guest will enjoy snacks, live music, face painting, photos, and more.

VooDoo Krewe Two-Pack: $350.00 | VooDoo Krewe Family Four-Pack: $600.00

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Children’s Gasparilla

Saturday, January 24, 2026 | 12:00-7:30pm

Widely considered the largest children’s event in the country, the Children’s Gasparilla Parade begins at Bay to Bay and Bayshore Boulevard. Pirates, floats, marching bands and more proceed north along Bayshore Boulevard before ending at Edison Avenue. This event is free to attend, but reserved seating is available or join us on the VooDoo Chef Float!

Schedule of Events:

12:00-2:00pm: Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Rodeo- Bayshore Blvd between Rome and Dakota Ave. (Free to participate, no registration required)
12:00-4:00pm: Gasparilla Air Invasion
2:00-3:00pm: Gasparilla Preschooler’s Stroll (Pre-registration required)
4:00-6:15pm: Children’s Gasparilla Parade
6:15-7:00pm: Nighttime Gasparilla Air Invasion
7:00-7:30pm: “Piratechnic Finale” Fireworks Show

Parade Information:

FREE Jolley Trolley service will be running on a continuous loop from 11:30am to 8:30pm picking up/dropping off at the intersections of Platt St. and Bayshore Boulevard (near Publix) and Bay-to-Bay and Bayshore Boulevard.