2011 Seminole Hard Rock
Gasparilla Pirate Fest

Notice to all ye landlubbers:
Shiver me timbers, it’s that time of year again!

January 29, 2011

A short drive (or jaunty ride aboard a pirate ship) from Pinellas County, across the blue waters of Tampa Bay in the City of Tampa, an invasion is being planned . . .

Costumed pirates will once again “invade” the city aboard the majestic pirate ship, Jose Gasparilla, and then will take to the streets in a spectactular parade and downtown street festival.

By invitation of Phil R. Carroll, Captain, Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla, all are welcome to join in the fun and step lively to share trinkets ‘n’ treasures–a time-honored tradition since 1904.

You’ll find photos, maps, an event schedule, and information about tickets ‘n’ treasures, online at Gasparilla Pirate Fest.
Arrrrgh!  Join in the festivities or it may be the plank for you! . . . In Paradise Found! 

Here’s your personal invitation: 

Our band of marauding buccaneers will be settin’ our sails to descend on the City of Tampa in the wee mornin’ hours of Saturday the 29th of January, and we’ll be looking fer you!

Come celebrate the Gasparilla Invasion as we enter Hillsborough Bay in the tall-masted Jose Gasparilla pirate ship (she’s a beauty), with cannons a-boomin’ and flags unfurled.

Join us for the Gasparilla Invasion Brunch, we we’ll dock at the Tampa Bay Convention Center fer a hearty meal befittin’ a hungry band o’ buccaneers!

Fill yer pockets with the beads ‘n’ treasures we’ll be throwin’ as we wind our merry way down Bayshore Boulevard in the lively, colorful Parade of the Pirates.

Dance in the streets with me ‘n’ my mateys to live music at the Pirate Fest Street Festival.

So, scuttle yer other plans ‘n’ be prepared to come party with us!

–Philip R. Carroll, Captain, Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla

 CREDITS:  Event is Marketed & Managed by EventFest, Inc.  Images and event information courtesy of www.GasparillaPirateFest.com.  1/23/2011.