Ep 188 | Weekly Round-Up | January 23

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Children’s Gasparilla Parade

12:00-7:30pm Saturday, January 24

Bayshore Blvd

Cost: Free

Bring your krewe to the Gasparilla Children’s Parade! This alcohol-free event is perfect for your little buccaneers to revel in the pirate spirit by shouting for treasures from over 125 parade floats. Make sure your krewe stays to witness the battle of the Ye Mystic Krewe and Tampa “piratechnic” explosions. The pirates win every year, arghhh!

Gasparilla Pirate Fest

Saturday, January 31

11:30am-1:00pm Gasparilla Invasion

2:00pm-5:30pm Gasparilla Parade of Pirates

Bayshore Blvd

Cost: Free

Each January, Tampa Bay transforms into a pirate’s playground as the legendary Gasparilla Pirate Fest takes over the city. Inspired by the lore of José Gaspar, this high-energy celebration invites locals and visitors alike to don their best pirate gear and revel in the pageantry.

The festivities center around a spectacular 4.5-mile parade, featuring the dramatic arrival of the Ye Mystic Krewe and their captain as they "invade" the city. With over 100 elaborately decorated floats, marching bands, and costumed crews winding along scenic Bayshore Boulevard into the heart of downtown, it’s no wonder Gasparilla ranks as the third-largest parade in the country.

Pbr Tampa

7:45 PM Friday January 23, 6:45 PM Saturday January 24

Benchmark International Arena, 401 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602

Cost: $50+

For the first time since 2012, PBR (Professional Bull Riders) will bring its elite Unleash The Beast to Tampa, January 23-24, 2026. The best riders and rankest bulls in the world will meet at Benchmark International Arena for the most unpredictable and explosive 8 seconds in sports wrapped in a rock-show, family-friendly production.

Pinellas TacoFest 2026

10:00 am - 7:00 pm Saturday, January 24

10:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday, January 25

5010 Dave McKay Way, Pinellas Park, FL 33781

Cost: Free

Calling all taco titans and flavor fiends! Get ready for an exciting weekend filled with an assortment of tacos, delicious indulgences, tasty competitions, and lively music at the 5th annual Pinellas TacoFest.