Gasparilla 2026 refers to the 2026 edition of Tampa, Florida's iconic pirate-themed festivals and parades, including the Ashley Children's Gasparilla Parade on January 24 and the main Gasparilla Pirate Fest on January 31.

An annual celebration inspired by the legendary pirate José Gaspar, transforming Tampa Bay into a swashbuckling spectacle with parades, bead tosses, rum flows, and faux pirate invasions.

A series of events in early 2026 drawing over 300,000 attendees, featuring family-friendly activities, high-seas parades along the Hillsborough River, and nighttime parties.