Gasparilla Parade, are you ready for the Invasion!!!!!!!!

Gasparilla weekend is upon us, the Pirates are ready to invade and the townspeople are getting ready to fight back.  As everyone gets ready for the Invasion and Parade are you ready? 

One of my favorite events of Gasparilla is the Pirate Ship invasion/boat parade that happens this weekend January 26th and begins at 11:30 AM.  Cannon's blaring and 1,000's of pirates come out to begin the festivities of the day.  Boats line up around the Jose Gasparilla Pirate Ship and fight the battle as the ship pulls into the bay between Harbor Island and Davis Island.  The air is full of excitement and drinks begin to flow.  It is one of the most exciting times to be in Tampa.

As the day moves along whether you are heading to one of the many Brunch's that will be going on that morning,heading to a House Party or head back home to get ready for the parade remember to have fun but stay safe.  You have your costume on and your hair looks perfect, which is an important part of your costume.  You wonder where should I go to watch the parade.  Depending on your crew and who is with you, especially if you have young pirates that still want to see the floats but you don't want them to see the Rum flowing, check out downtown near  Curtis Hixon Water Park it is a great place for the more family friendly pirates, but if you want the party and want to taste the rum, head down to Bay Shore.  You may wonder where exactly but it really doesn't matter where on Bay Shore....it is all one BIG PARTY!! 

Things not to forget for the parade. It looks like it is going to be cloudy and not as HOT as it was last year but don't forget your SUN screen....even Pirates can get a Sun Burn and don't just protect your skin....even your hair needs to be protected from the Sun so use a hair product that has a great SPF protection like Milk Shake 12 Effects leave in conditioner or cover your head with a simple bandanna.  You will look the part and keep your hair protected. 

Find your friends, enjoy the party and catch a ride parking will be CRAZY and you don't want your ship pulled over by the pirate police for to much RUM stored aboard!!!  Have fun and stay safe...don't trust every Pirate you meet, some will try to push you over the side of the ship or make you walk the plank.  It's a fun time so HAVE FUN!!!  Let's get this Pirate Party Started.