Even so, Gasparilla — now the Seminole Hard Rock Gasparilla Pirate Fest — is all ours. Like it or hate it, it's what we do in this town. We tend to like it, but it helps to know what you're doing. Driving around South Tampa looking for a parking space and then attempting to walk two or three miles through the crowd is just no way to run the festival train.
That's why we've compiled this list of things to know that we hope makes your Gasparilla experience more enjoyable.
As is always the case with this sort of event, good friends (say, a guy with a boat who is participating in the "pirate invasion") or a little cash (to get into some of the best parties) will make your experience all the better. But even if you don't want to spend a dime, there's plenty to enjoy.
