The 2011 Gasparilla Parade of Pirates, part of the Seminole Hard Rock Pirate Fest, rolled down the streets of Tampa Saturday. The annual event, predicted to attract tens of thousands, was filled with floats, marching bands and dignitaries. Jim Belushi was this year's Grand Marshal. For days before the parade, authorities warned of stronger enforcement and zero tolerance for underage drinking, open containers outside of the one-day "wet zone" or any drunk or disorderly conduct. Here are some photos from inside the wet zone. It was a warm and crazy day!
More pictures after the break
This article appears in Jan 27 – Feb 2, 2011.