Children’s Gasparilla Parade 2027
About this Event
The Children's Gasparilla Parade has been a part of Tampa's Gasparilla celebration since 1947. Over 300,000 spectators are expected to line the streeets to enjoy the festivities. Join the VooDoo Chef and his Krewe on his float as they celebrate Tampa Bay as one of more than 100 entry units, including krewes, marching bands, dance groups, school performance teams, and community organizations. Treat your family to the experience of a lifetime and join us for a fun, family celebration. Enjoy food, beverages, face painting, and more as we party like Pirates at The Children's Gasparilla Parade.
Agenda
🕑: 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Bicycle + Pedestrian Safety Rodeo
Info: Located along Bayshore, between Rome and Dakota Avenue, the Bicycle Rodeo is free to anyone interested in learning how to bicycle safely with traffic. Volunteers will fit the tiny pirates in attendance with a new, free bicycle helmet that they can keep (while supplies last). The little mates can then use one of the provided bicycles to journey through a fun course that teaches skills that could one day save their life. For more information visit www.gasparillapiratefest.com
🕑: 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Gasparilla Air Invasion
Info: For more information visit www.gasparillapiratefest.com
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Gasparilla Preschooler's Stroll
Info: The Gasparilla Preschooler’s Stroll features Tampa Bay’s youngest pirates. In this Gasparilla tradition, children five and under strut their stuff along beautiful Bayshore Boulevard in decorated wagons, bicycles, strollers, and their best little pirate attire. The stroll begins at Howard Avenue and ends at Rome Avenue.
Pre-registration is required. For more information visit www.GasparillaPiratefest.com
🕑: 02:00 PM
Board the VooDoo Chef Foundation Float
Info: The VooDoo Chef welcomes guests and sponsors to board the float as to celebrate the all things food & education in the city of Tampa! Enjoy food, music, face painting, and more...
🕑: 03:00 AM
Parade Meeting - All attendees must be in attendance
🕑: 03:15 PM
Official Children's Gasparilla Parade Photograph
🕑: 03:30 PM
Children's Gasparilla Parade Begins
Info: A true family-friendly atmosphere, the Ashley Children’s Gasparilla presented by Chick-fil-A Tampa Bay, is an alcohol-free event, creating a fun and memorable experience for all ye little mates. The adventure steps off from Bay to Bay Boulevard & Bayshore Boulevard and continues north along Bayshore for 1.5 miles before ending at Edison Avenue.
Parade Ends/Disembark Float
Info: Exact time to be determined by the pace of the parade.
🕑: 06:20 PM - 07:00 PM
Nighttime Gasparilla Air Invasion
Info: The twilight skies light up with an amazing display of aerobatic skywriters, formation flights, and a precision parachute jump, landing at DeSoto and Bayshore Boulevard (one block North of Howard and Bayshore). For more information visit www.GasparillaPiratefest.com
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Piratechnic Finale (Firework Finale)
Info: Watch in amazement as the Jose Gasparilla II sets the night sky ablaze with the Children’s Gasparilla “Piratechnic” Finale. Daredevil stunt planes lead the show with a thrilling fireworks flight, followed by a mesmerizing display of firework shells choreographed by the Captain of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind spectacle! For more information visit www.GaparillaPiratefest.com
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 161.90 to USD 1068.91
