Gasparilla Parade Tips

Everyone wants to have a good day. Here are some tips to make your Gasparilla day a little more enjoyable. Plan your day in advance. If you know where you’re going to park and your route, it can save you time. Once you arrive, pick a meeting place so if you become separated, you have a place to meet. Text yourself your parking location to remind yourself where you parked. The Crosstown Expressway is a great route to take. There are convenient exits to the parade routes (beginning, middle and end).
The parade route is a wet zone, you can drink alcohol, but only from the vendors selling along the parade route. No coolers, kegs or open containers are allowed. Absolutely no glass bottles. If you have any other questions call the City of Tampa Gasparilla Call Center: 813-274-8750

Gasparilla Parking and Gasparilla Street Closures

To ensure emergency vehicles access to the parade route and for the safety of parade goers and local residents ALL streets adjoining Bayshore Boulevard will have the first block closed to parking. Some areas normally available for parking, may be designated as no parking areas for the parade (ESPECIALLY in residential areas). All road closures will be well marked. There are plenty of parking options from downtown and Channelside garages or parking lots. Parade goers can also park in an Ybor City garage and take the street car trolley. Remote parking will also be available at the Raymond James Stadium with a shuttle to the parade route. From 8 a.m. until noon pink slip warnings will be issued. From noon until 10 p.m. tickets will be issued. After after 10 p.m. cars will be towed.