The pirates are restless after a year off due to the pandemic, but Gasparilla is back and locals are both restless and prepared to take on the chilly day on land and in the bay.
Canceled Gasparilla parade to impact Tampa Bay small businesses
The decision to cancel Tampaâs iconic pirate invasion will have a direct impact on several small businesses in Tampa Bay.
and last updated 2021-02-16 23:19:25-05
TAMPA, Fla. â The decision to cancel Tampaâs iconic pirate invasion will have a direct impact on several small businesses in Tampa Bay.
Organizers made the announcement on Tuesday, citing coronavirus concerns.
âWe have a responsibility to keep people safe,â said Anne Bartlett. âBoth the people who attend the parade and the people who are in the parade.â
The South Tampa shop specializes in everything Gasparilla.