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 ...

The sound of cannon balls rang out as the Jose Gasparilla pirate ship made its way to the Tampa Convention Center. With hundreds of private boats and yachts joining, it is estimated to be one of ...

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 ...