Everything you need to know for the annual re-enactment of the Invasion of Tampa by mythical pirate Jose Gaspar and the Parade of Pirates that follows.

WFLA News Channel 8 will be hosting live coverage of the Gasparilla Invasion and Parade of Pirates. Join Marco, Gayle, Leslee and Leigh 2:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 28 live on News Channel 8 and on WFLA.com

  • Street closures for The Parade of Pirates

  • Parade and Invasion Parking Information

  • Parade and Invasion Schedule of Events

  • Gasparilla Distance Classic Tips for New Runners

  • Meet The Krewes of Gasparilla
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