Pirate Invasion
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. and sails north to Seddon Channel, which is between Davis Island and Harbour Island, and docks at the Tampa Convention Center at 1 p.m.
Where to see: The best place to watch for the invasion will be along the channel and the area surrounding the Convention Center as well as Davis Island and Harbour Island.
Gasparilla Parade of the Pirates
Time: 2 p.m. – approx. 5:30 p.m.
Route: The parade begins at Bay to Bay Boulevard and Bayshore Boulevard. It continues along Bayshore Boulevard to Brorein Street, turns east on Brorein Street, then north on Ashley Drive. The parade ends at Cass Street and Ashley Drive
There are many locations open to the public along Bayshore Boulevard and in downtown Tampa for viewing the parade.