The kickoff of Gasparilla will come ashore in Tampa tomorrow, and the City of Tampa is reminding businesses and residents what to expect.

Tampa Road Closures For Gasparilla This Weekend

One of the most popular attractions in Tampa is the annual Gasparilla Pirate Fest, which has been a tradition in Tampa since 1905.
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TAMPA, Fla. – One of the most popular attractions in Tampa is the annual Gasparilla Pirate Fest, which has been a tradition in Tampa since 1905.  

Over 300,000 spectators are expected to line the streets to watch the Seminole Hard Rock Gasparilla Pirate Fest on January 28, 2023.  

In order to accommodate the parades, many streets will be closed. Details, street closures, parade routes, and other information will help you enjoy the festivities safely.

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY — Special Event – Gasparilla Pirate Fest
Roads Affected:
January 27, 10:00 pm to January 28, Midnight
• Bayshore Boulevard between W Gandy Boulevard and W Platt Street
• W Bay to Bay between Bayshore Boulevard and S Ysabella Avenue
• Davis Islands Bridge off-ramp onto Bayshore Boulevard

January 28, 3:00 am to Midnight
• Bayshore Boulevard between W Brorein Street and W Platt Street
• W Platt Street/Channelside Drive from S Plant Avenue to S Franklin Street

January 28, 5:30 am to Midnight
• Crosstown- EB S Willow Avenue Exit Ramp (Exit 4)
• S Willow Avenue (Southbound Closure Only) between W Platt Street and W Swann Avenue

January 28, 7:00 am to Midnight
• S Ashley Drive between Jackson Street and Brorein Street
• Brorein Street from S Jefferson Avenue to S Parker Street
• S Franklin Street between Channelside Drive and Harbour Island Bridge
• Water Street between S Franklin Street and S Florida Avenue
• E Washington Street between S Ashley Drive and S Tampa Street
• E Whiting Street between S Ashley Drive and S Tampa Street

January 28, 9:00 am to Midnight
• E Kennedy Boulevard between N Florida Ave and S Plant Ave
• N Ashley Drive between E Cass Street and E Jackson Street
• E Jackson Street from N Ashley Drive to N Tampa Street
• E Madison Street between N Ashley Drive and N Florida Avenue
• E Twiggs Street between N Ashley Drive and N Florida Avenue
• E Zack Street between N Ashley Drive and N Florida Avenue
• E Polk Street between N Ashley Drive and N Florida Avenue
• E Whiting Street (Westbound Closure Only) between Florida Avenue and Franklin Street

January 28, 11:00 am to Midnight
• W Cass Street between N Willow Avenue and W Tyler Street
• W North A Street from N Willow Ave to N Newport Avenue
• W North B Street from N Willow Ave to N Newport Avenue
• W Fig Street between N Willow Avenue and N Gilchrist Avenue
• W Carmen Street between N Willow Avenue and N Delaware Avenue
• N Newport Avenue between W Cass Street and W North A Street
• N Gilchrist Avenue between W Cass Street and W Fig Street
• N Boulevard between W Cass Street and W Main Street

January 28, 1:30 pm to Midnight
• Cass Street between W Tyler Street and N Tampa Street
• W Tyler Street between N Tampa Street and W Cass Street

January 28, 3:00 pm to Midnight
• W Bay to Bay Boulevard (Eastbound Closure Only) between S MacDill Avenue and S Ysabella Avenue
• S Swann Avenue (Eastbound Closure Only) between S MacDill Avenue and S Armenia Ave
• W Platt Street at S Howard Avenue
• W Platt Street at S Willow Ave
• W Platt St at S South Boulevard
• S Willow Avenue between W Kennedy Boulevard and W Platt Street
• S Boulevard between W Kennedy Boulevard and W Platt Street
• E Whiting Street between Tampa Street and Franklin Street

January 28, 4:30 pm to Midnight
• W Kennedy Boulevard (Eastbound Closure Only) at S Himes Avenue
• W Kennedy Boulevard (Eastbound Closure Only) at S MacDill Avenue
• W Kennedy Boulevard (Eastbound Closure Only) at S Howard Avenue
• W Kennedy Boulevard (Eastbound Closure Only) at S Boulevard

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