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.

Picture this: a sea of glittering beads, treasures, and doubloons being tossed into the air as a crew of pirates celebrate their victory over the City of Tampa. The legendary Gasparilla Parade of Pirates is no ordinary celebration. Join the VooDoo Chef and his Krewe aboard his float and travel along the 4.5-mile parade route, Partying Like Rock Stars. Celebrate Tampa Bay with approximately 140 units of elaborate floats, Krewes, marching bands, and, of course, the infamous YMKG pirates! Enjoy Food, Beverages, Live Music, and all the excitement that accompanies Gasparilla.