Gasparilla is to Tampa what Mardi Gras is to New Orleans – the biggest celebration of the year. It’s our time to throw beads and enjoy the pirate themed extravaganza.

The party Gasparilla is named after Jose Gaspar, who often terrorized the profound waters off the West Coast of Florida in the 18th century.  This year the event will be happening on January 30^th. If you haven’t booked your place yet, I found that the best option would be Quorum hotel. It’s around 5 miles from the event and it will only cost you $87+ tax. The hotel is the best priced option for this event. It’s also rated 3.5 stars

The Pirate Fest carnival runs Friday to Sunday in downtown Tampa with entertainment and a midway.  Admission is free.

The most exciting part of the event is the parade on Saturday night

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More about the hotel:

The Quorum Hotel Tampa Westshore is located in Tampa, Fla, in the city’s vibrant commercial district. Guests are two blocks from Westshore Plaza and one-half mile from International Plaza. The Tampa International Airport is three miles from the property and complimentary airport transportation is provided.

Address:

700 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, Florida , United States

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