Florida’s Demographic Estimating Conference decided not to make any updates because of changes to federal and state ...

Florida officials are holding off updating the state’s population projections because of the uncertainties surrounding how ...

Krewe of Sant’ Yago Illuminated Knight Parade: Gasparilla season continues with this annual nighttime ... with floats and marching bands tossing beads and trinkets into the crowd. Florida State Fair: ...

But the parade isn't just about throwing beads. It’s a celebration of Tampa and Ybor City ... Krewe of Sant' YagoThe Illuminated Knight Parade in Ybor City closes out the Gasparilla parade seasonmake ...

This past weekend crowds, dressed up in Pirate regalia, joined the reverie of Gasparilla on the parade route. The attendees were greeted by sunshine, albeit still chilly temps, to watch the floats ...

Every year, an estimated 300,000 participants come to Tampa for Gasparilla Pirate Festival, a mock attack ... Boaters slung beads into throngs of people clamoring to catch the plastic booty.

Every year, an estimated 300,000 participants come to Tampa for Gasparilla Pirate Festival, a mock attack ... Boaters slung beads into throngs of people clamoring to catch the plastic booty.

During the Gasparilla Parade, also known as Parade of Pirates, hundreds of pirates throw beads and trinkets at the spectators. The extravagant affair sees many costumed pirates, hundreds of floats, ...

Holweger and her husband Wayne come to the festival every year from South Dakota. "[It was] 22 below zero when we left. Now we have 65 so it's awesome," he said. READ: Gasparilla 2025: Here’s how to ...

The Gasparilla pirates invaded Tampa again, meaning thousands of parade-goers dressed like pirates lined Bayshore ... the sardine-packed crowd began to whoop and holler. Boaters slung beads into ...