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Pat Maroon, former Lightning forward, named grand marshal of Gasparilla Pirate Fest

Former Tampa Bay Lightning forward and three-time Stanley Cup champion Pat Maroon will serve as grand marshal of the Seminole ...
WTSP

Tampa police ramp up air security for Gasparilla following New Orleans attack

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Police Department (TPD) is intensifying security measures for the upcoming Gasparilla festivities, including the Children’s Parade on Jan ...
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Tampa police ramp up security ahead of MLK Day, Gasparilla parades

Tampa police say they are entering one of their busiest times of the year as they prepare to secure a series of major parades ...
Yahoo

Gasparilla history: Why does Tampa celebrate a fictional pirate?

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Every year since 1904, Tampa Bay has been invaded by pirates, whether by land or sea, on horseback or by galleon. Sometimes, they even take the Tampa mayor hostage to ransom for ...
WFLA News Channel 8

The best places in Tampa to buy Gasparilla outfits and beads

TAMPA BAY, Fla (BLOOM) – Shiver me timbers, it’s Gasparilla season! Tampa’s streets will soon be filled with swashbuckling pirates, festive krewes, and treasure-hunting spectators. If you’re gearing ...