The Jose Gasparilla Pirate Ship sails into Tampa to invade the city on Saturday. The iconic scene happens once a year and is said to be the largest marine parade in the U.S. The ship begins at ...

“In 1783, having become a traitor and a pirate, José Gaspar gave the name of “Gasparilla” to himself as well as to his ship and the island in Charlotte Harbor, on the west coast of Florida ...

The name "Gasparilla" comes from the mythical Florida pirate named José Gaspar who named his ship the "Jose Gasparilla." Gasparilla Pirate Festival is celebrated in downtown Tampa. Attendees can ...

Gasparilla Pirate Fest begins with the invasion of the Jose Gasparilla II pirate ship into the bay, accompanied by its own flotilla of supporting pirates. Once they make "land ho," the Parade of ...

Paluska first profiled Zsiga for a report on the history of Gasparilla ... merchant and pirate Louis Michel Aury would take his crew to get fresh water. "Along comes a slave ship, a trading ...

The Gasparilla Pirate Invasion is just 9 days away, and it's estimated more than 1,300 boats, ships and yachts of all sizes will take part in this years invasion. The Gasparilla Pirate Invasion is ...

The sounds of cannons and cheers fill the air as Tampa Bay’s famous Gasparilla ... floats and pirate-themed fun, one float stands out— The world’s first Bitcoin Pirate ship proudly flying ...

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Pirates are temporarily taking over downtown Tampa to celebrate Gasparilla, an annual pirate-themed festival. Known as the city's "signature event," Gasparilla was named after famed Florida pirate ...