Pirates in Tampa

Discover 3 pirates in Tampa.

Jose Gasparilla II

The country’s largest boat parade honors an infamous Spanish pirate—who never actually existed.

Grave of Jose Perfino

Visit the final resting place of a potential pirate at this historic burial site.

Typical "krewe" during the parade.

Gasparilla Pirate Festival

Like Mardi Gras, only everyone's a pirate.

Are we missing something unusual in Tampa?