This looks great! More info, please.
they have 2 events one is a child friendly without the rum and drunks
SCHEDULE OF EVENT
Details and Times still subject to change for the 2009 event.
WHEN: Saturday, January 24, 2009
11 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
TIME: 11 a.m. - Event Begins
Vendors and children’s activities open along Bayshore Blvd., from Bay to Bay to Watrous/Orleans Avenues.
11 a.m.–2 p.m. Bicycle Safety Rodeo presented by The Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee of Hillsborough County and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Located along Bayshore, between Albany & Gunby (near Rome Ave.), the Bicycle Rodeo is free to everyone interested in learning how to bicycle safely with traffic. Kids will be fitted with a free, brand new bicycle helmet they can keep (while supplies last), and then use one of the Rodeo’s bicycles to ride through a fun course which teaches skills that may one day save their lives.
12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Gasparilla Air Invasion, Part One
Featuring vintage aircraft & The United States Special Operations Command Parachute Team
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Gasparilla Preschooler's Stroll Beginning at Bay to Bay Blvd. and ending at Howard, the Gasparilla Preschooler's Stroll will feature Tampa Bay's youngest pirates. Children five and under have their own chance to strut their stuff along beautiful Bayshore Boulevard. Look for the best little pirate attire and specially decorated wagons, bicycles and strollers, in this new Gasparilla tradition.
3:00 p.m. Gasparilla Air Invasion, Part Two
Featuring vintage aircraft & The United States Special Operations Command Parachute Team
3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Children’s Gasparilla Parade
Parade begins at Bay to Bay and Bayshore, proceeds north along Bayshore, and ends at Watrous/Orleans Avenues & Bayshore.
6:30 p.m. Gasparilla Air Invasion, NIGHT FLIGHT
7:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
“Piratechnic” Extravaganza
Enjoy the largest "Piratechnic" display of the year as we re-create the imaginary sea battle between the pirates of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla and the City of Tampa. This "battle", has been waged annually since 1904, and the pirates have won every year! With the City defenseless, the scene is set for the colorful and festive Gasparilla Pirate Fest scheduled for February 7, 2009. The Gasparilla Pirate Fest includes the historic Gasparilla Invasion and Parade of the Pirates presented by Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla.
PLACE: Bayshore Boulevard, Show Center at Howard
FREE
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then there is the adult themed one
February 7th
The Gasparilla Invasion
presented by
Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Route: The Jose Gasparilla sets sail at the south end of Hillsborough Bay at 11:30 a.m., sails north to Seddon Channel (between Davis Island and Harbour Island), continues north and docks at the Tampa Convention Center at 1 p.m.
Viewing: The best seats for the invasion are at the Gasparilla Invasion Brunch at the Convention Center (reserved ticket required). However, there are many other places in downtown Tampa – many waterfront hotels, places along Davis Island and Harbour Island – to view this spectacular event!
Admission Free
Gasparilla Invasion Brunch
presented by
FLAIR, Tampa Tribune’s Magazine for Living
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Tampa Convention Center
333 S. Franklin Street, Tampa
Parking is available at the Tampa Convention Center and throughout downtown, but plan to arrive early as parking fills up quickly for the event.
Admission Reserved ticket required for adults and for children over the age of two. Shipping and handling fees apply. Purchase Tickets 'n' Treasures Here.
Gasparilla Parade of the Pirates
presented by
Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla
Time: 2 p.m. – approx. 5:30 p.m.
Route: Parade begins at the intersection of Bayshore Blvd. and Bay to Bay Blvd., moves north on Bayshore into downtown Tampa, turning east on the Platt Street Bridge. Parade continues east on Channelside Drive, turns north on Florida Avenue to Jackson Street, then turns east on Jackson, ending at Jackson and Marion Streets.
Viewing: Reserved bleacher seats are the best way to secure a spot for this unique, lively parade. (See “Admission” below.)
There are many locations open to the public along Bayshore Boulevard and in downtown Tampa for viewing the parade.
See Event Map.
Handicap parking and parade viewing is located south of Brorein St. and Florida Ave. under the Crosstown Expressway overpass. Space is limited. First come, first served. You must have a valid disabled parking permit.
Admission Free
Reserved seating is available. Children two and under must remain in an adult’s lap. Shipping and handling fees apply. See bleacher seating locations on the Event Map. Purchcase Tickets 'n' Treasures Here
When: Saturday, February 7, 2009
Time: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Location: Downtown Tampa, along Florida Ave. from Kennedy Blvd. to
Channelside Dr.
Admission: Free
