Fall 2023 Included with Tickets & select Passes Brick-or-Treat More Seasonal Events Nov. & Dec. 2023 Included with Tickets & select Passes Holidays at LEGOLAND Book Your Trip Below & Join The Fun Family Vacation Package Show more Starting From $186 per person Hotel + Tickets Book Vacation Package One or Multi-Park Tickets Show more Starting From Add to calendar Details Date: June 5, 2022 Time: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Alas mateys, the legend loses luster with the discovery of Gasparilla on maps dating well before Gaspar (1756-1821). Highlights include Fridays Skirmish with Billy Bowlegs at Fort Walton Beach Landing, Saturdays Landing of Billy Bowlegs at Fort Walton Beach Landing and Sundays Torchlight Parade on Eglin Parkway from First Street to K-Mart. $20.00 donation, seating limited to 100 pirates, so plan early!! Additional costs to include regatta registration, food and beverages and bounce house tickets for the kids. Currently no upcoming events are available. The annual event celebrates the legacy of the pirates who once roamed the Gulf of Mexico and pillaged the Emerald Coast, telling the tale of Dominique Youx and his krewe of loyal buccaneers through staged pirate battles and storytelling. Due to social distancing standards, no kid zone or pirate ship this year. Two events named the Ashley Childrens Gasparilla Parade presented by Chick-fil-A will take place on January 21, 2023 and the Seminole Hard Rock Gasparilla Pirate Fest will take place on January 28, 2023. Don't miss this special show that has 2X the fireworks! Gasparillas Outbound Voyage The merriment resumesas Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla marksthe conquest of Tampa once again with a festive celebration at Channelside that includes live music and spectacular bon voyageas Tampas favorite pirates make ready to sail back out to Tampa Bay. Pirates take over the city for two weeks for Contraband Days. Legend had it he amassed a fortune, which he stashed on Elliot Key, north of Key Largo, where he also assembled a harem of 100 women and a prison for men he hoped to ransom. Presented by West Virginia Tourism | Kids 14 & Under, Flashback Free Shirt Friday! Pirates . Open Rain or Shine. Friday, June 2nd - Sunday, June 4th. Children also [] May 19-22, 2023. Tickets for the . Re-enactment of legendary pirate Robert Searles attack on St. Augustine. There will be plenty of piratical happenings for the whole family. Its coming from the farm, Clearwater aquarium heartbroken over death of Hemingway the dolphin. It runs from 2 to 6 p.m. Pirate Fest: This year brings an expanded Pirate Fest that will take place along the Riverwalk in downtown Tampa. HART will provide free bus shuttle service from Dick Greco Plaza, 301 Channelside Drive, from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. More information on transit is at gohart.org. Hours 11a-6p ET. | Kids 14 & Under, Join us for Star Wars Night at PNC Park, fans will take home a Pirates themed Star Wars t-shirt, plus all your favorite characters will be in attendance! net was a retired major in the Kings Guards who lived with his wife on alarge estate in Barbados, turning to piracy in the early 18th Century. It runs from 2 to 6 p.m. Pirate Fest: This year brings an expanded Pirate Fest that will take place along the Riverwalk in downtown Tampa. Celebrate the weekend after Labor Day with a parade, a top-name band, fireworks display and a costume ball. May 13, 2023. delight, guide and educate our visitors. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. A portion of the proceeds of the 14th Annual Fort Pierce Seafood and Pirate Festival will benefit the Treasure Coast Food Bank a recognized 501(c)3 organization that distributes food and needed products to over 200+ Partner Agencies along the Treasure Coast. Festivities are filled with fine arts for sale, live music stages, a beer and wine garden, sword fighting, a pirate encampment, and much more. The Pirate Festival is for kids, families and individuals. Come and enjoy dinner and drinks purchasing directly from our vendors no ticket needed! Besides the main Parade of Pirates, there is a children's parade (held the Saturday prior to the main parade in downtown Tampa or along Bayshore Boulevard). This deadly raid was led by Robert Searle in 1668 when he and his crew laid siege upon the city. Unfortunately, general admission tickets to Saturday's Festival in the Park, Colorado's largest and oldest wine . Pirate Princess and Queen Pageant. What is most important to remember is that Pirate Fest is a living, breathing entity. | First 20,000 Fans. Purchase tickets atGasparilla Treasures. Pirate Days on the Embarcadero! Stede Bonnet Known asThe Gentleman Pirate, Bonnet was well-educated and respected by those who knew him. No adventure is complete without a scenic paddle trail or unpaved road to nowhere. Fer the lads n ladies (kids) thar gunna be bounce houses, arts n crafts, contests, mermaids, treasure hunts n more. 2023 Visit Tampa Bay. It started out as a water skiing festival in 1953, and has turned into one of the nations longest-running and most popular pirate festivals. Be sure to Sunday March 26th 10am to 7pm Pirate Fest will have more entertainment, an improved VIP experience, after hours show, and MORE PARKING. Once the ships came close enough, they pulled their guns and robbed their would-be rescuers. | Kids 14 & Under, Fans take home a summer essential, a Pirates bucket hat. In 1586, St. Augustine wassacked and burned by the English privateer SirFrancis Drake, and in 1668, English pirates led by the corsairRobert Searles looted and burned St. Augustine. It is free entry and will include food and booth vendors plus all of the yummy pirate drinks (rum, mead, and beer), mermaids for photos and questions, crafts, activities including bounce houses, historical information, Piratical demonstrations, character appearances and more! Gasparilla Pirate Fest, Colorful, fully-rigged pirate shipJose Gasparillaappears at the south end of Hillsborough Bay, where the invading Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla are met by a flotilla of pleasure craft intent on defending the citybutsuccumbing to overwhelming pirate power in an epic battle. Presented by 84 Lumber | First 20,000 Fans, Get to Federal Street early to enjoy the Family Fun Zone with fun and activities for the whole family! The second option is the first mate option, which gives assigned single-row chair seat near the start of the parade between Rubideaux St. and Howard on the waterside. Discover charming small towns and insider tips to hidden gems. As the story goes, Black Caesar escaped a slave ship during a hurricane after befriending a white sailor. On The Beach, 1000 Atlantic Blvd. PURCHASE TICKETS. Many ships took part in the initial salvagewhenpirates, led by the English privateer Henry Jennings and others,staged raids on Spanish divers. which lists the names and prices of local downtown garages at tampa.gov. Location: Vallejo Waterfront Park, 298 Mare Island Way, Vallejo, California 94590 Free lot and street parking available. The parade will begin at Bay to Bay and Bayshore boulevards and end at Cass Street and Ashley Drive. Pirates are invading the Shire with swashbuckling adventure, comedy, and song. Pirate Fest is a Pirate Themed Renaissance Festival. On September 10, 1622, a twenty-eight ship convoy left Havana headed for Spain, loaded to the gunwales with treasure from South and Central America. Flashback Free Shirt Friday! Now we be offerin FREE ENTRY to the event The event is held annually to celebrate the capture of the City of Tampa wherein the Captain and his Krewe share their wealth, including glittering beads, treasures, and doubloons with a crowd along the 4.5 mile parade route. June, VALLEJO - Northern California Pirate Ocracoke. Children's Gasparilla Extravaganza, An alcohol-free event for children and their parents, celebrating the return of Gasparilla Season to Tampa Bay. Head to the game early and enjoy a Block Party on Federal Street featuring live music, food trucks, drink specials, and more. Pirate Fest, which runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, is free to attend. Want to get involved with Northglenn Pirate Fest or another City of Northglenn Event? A series schedule of concerts and films on the Milbridge Theatre Outdoor Stage in July and August. Things to Do Your login session has expired. there is a sea, there are Pirates, so Living history encampment on Friday is at the Fountain of Youth, 11 Magnolia Avenue, St. Augustine. Heavily-laden vessels called the plate fleetsfollowedthe Gulf Stream along the Florida coast, wherepirates would prey on the fleets from hidden sanctuaries in the Keys and the aptly named TreasureCoast. The best seats for the invasion are at the Gasparilla Invasion Brunch at the Convention Center. This event is held on Columbus Day Weekend at Pier Park and Grand Lagoon. Fans who arrive early get to take home a bobblehead featuring Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes. The Gasparilla Pirate Festival has been held in Tampa since 1904. 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM 3rd Annual CONCH REPUBLIC CONCHY BEACH CLEANUP WITH KW PLOGGERS at Higgs Beach. However, there are many other places in downtown Tampa waterfront hotels, places along Davis Islands and Harbour Island to view this spectacular event! The main theme of Gasparilla is an imaginary pirate invasion by captain Jos Gaspar and his crew of pirates. The initial schedule for 2022 Pirates Fest was shared with the press, showing a starting date of 3 Sept. and an end date of 26 Nov. Bush also said that the Pirates Week 5K Run would be renamed the . Subscribe to our Scully Club for updates and special offers! So set a course for Tampa, Florida and be prepared for great fun and high adventure! The options are simple. Ocrafolk Festival. Blackbeard (Edward Teach) Blackbeard was known for his fearsome appearance. For Gasparillas second day which is on January 28, 2023, the following ticket options are available: These tickets are priced at $140 and give access to brunch buffet, which starts at 10.00 am PT in the Tampa Convention Center. Mark yer calendars! fights, scary stories, and scavenger Event Schedule - Welcome to The Pirate Festival! Gates open at 10:30 AM, and the event ends at 5:30 PM each day. . Emerson features a month of scares, PiratesFest at PNC Park took place on Saturday, January 25, 2020. Well deliver ideas every Thursday for going out, staying home or spending time outdoors. Hoist the Black..The Pirates Be Back!! Enjoy the best craft brews in Southern California. ? Oct. 6-8, 2023. Kids get a Treasure Map. SAN DIEGO The 100th anniversary of the festival in 2015 featured the 3rd largest parade in the United States and brought about $20 million to the city of Tampa. Tickets are priced between $45 and $60. attraction. And in 1686,French pirates led by Nicholas Grammontwere repelled in their attack on the city. There will be plenty of piratical happenings for the whole family. The boats will emerge at the south end of Hillsborough Bay with cannons firing as the flotilla travels across the bay into Seddon Channel and docks at the Tampa Convention Center around 1 p.m. Then the mayor will surrender the key to the city. The re-enactment on Saturday begins at the City Gate at the north end of St. George Street, and will proceed to the Plaza de la Constitution. Calif. Renaissance Faire, Pirate 2019 Tybee Island Pirate Festival. Festivities are filled with fine arts for sale, live music stages, a beer and wine garden, sword fighting, a pirate encampment, and much more. In 1683, a fleet of Englishprivateers set out from the Bahamas to attack St. Augustine but, after losing ships in a storm, were captured by the vigilant Spanish when they landed north of the settlement to find supplies. (Always the weekend after Labor Day!) Please join us! For the older pirates (21+) we will have Craft Brews from local breweries for tasting. Admission is free, although a $2 donation is encouraged. PirateFest is a nonprofit organization committed to furthering education and protection of our natural resources, enjoying the bounty around us, and having fun doing so while engaging the community and visitors alike. Buy Tickets SATURDAY, APRIL 8 6:35 PM vs. Chicago White Sox Zambelli Fireworks Night Stay after the game to watch Zambelli Fireworks light up the iconic Pittsburgh skyline. The Sant'Yago Illuminated Knight Paradeis more of an adult-oriented event held in Ybor City about two weeks after the main event. Join us for a family-friendly event with cannon demonstrations, costume contests, local arts and crafts, themed souvenirs, games and attractions, Angels Envy Bourbon; Anheuser-Busch/Bud Light Seltzer;Barr & Barr; Bryce Alley & All Seasons Wealth; Carey OMalley Whitaker Mueller Roberts & Smith, P.A. Leave your Mark. Folklore has it that Gaspar, known as the fearsome Gasparilla, once served as aSpanish naval officer, only to breakaway andestablish abase for agang of thieves and swashbucklers nearBoca Grande onthe island that bears his name. Festival. Black Caesar was hanged for his crimes in Williamsburg, Va. Read more: Legend of Black Caesar Haunts the Florida Keys. These include seating options from the beginning of the parade, the middle of the parade, Gasparilla Brunch Tickets and more. Almost every bar in South Tampa hosts a kegs and eggs event that morning. | Kids 14 & Under, Fans take home an MLB Network x Pirates co-branded cap. April 7-8-9 of 2023! norcalrenfaire.com Northern California Renaissance Faire Join us for the annual Tybee Island Pirate Fest! Every year it takes place in late January or early February and is organized by Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla and the City of Tampa. Presented by Bradenton Area Convention & Visitors Bureau | Kids 14 & Under, Fans take home a classic 90s themed Pirates t-shirt.