All events are hosted on Saturday, January 25 unless otherwise stated.
Shuffle’s Booty Call Shuffle Tampa is offering a pre-Gasparilla celebration, or an escape from the pirate-induced madness completely. They’ll be opening early at 9 a.m. to offer pre-invasion drinks and food and supplies every pirate needs, like parking, ice, to-go lunches, boozy cherries, lighters and cigarettes. Shuffle Tampa is a bus stop on the HART No. 1 bus and only .5 miles from the Riverwalk. Sat., Jan. 25. 9 a.m- midnight. Free. Shuffle, 2612 N Tampa St., Tampa. INFO
Gasparilla Takeover Silent Party America Social is hosting a silent dance party, guests just need to snag a pair of headphones for just $10 and they’ll get their choice of three on-site DJs. Fri., Jan. 24. 9 a.m.-1 a.m. Tickets start at $10. 601 S. Harbour Island Blvd. #107, Tampa. eventbrite.com
The EDGE Rooftop Party Take your krewe up to this South Tampa retreat for an afternoon of revelry on the Epicurean Hotel’s rooftop. Admission includes draft beer, house wine, well spirits, a selection of hors d’oeuvres and complimentary valet parking. This party is for the people who still want to enjoy the Gasparilla craze and people watch, just from the comfort of an elevated rooftop. Sat., Jan. 25. 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. $120. Epicurean Hotel, 1207 S Howard Ave., Tampa. INFO
Harpoon Harry's Bacardi Party Bacardi is invading Harpoon Harry’s for Gasparilla this year, and you know what that means—drink specials. There’s an all-you-can-eat buffet, free swag, raffle giveaways, beer and cocktail specials. $80 includes lunch or dinner buffet, 4 drink tickets, 2 raffle tickets, photo booth, ice luge & live music, or you can grab drink specials for $5-8. Sat., Jan. 25. 10:30 a.m.- 8:30 p.m. $5- $80.Harpoon Harry's Crab House, 225 S Franklin St., Tampa. INFO
Mole y Abuela’s Rooftop Party The first 20 people at Mole y Abuela’s second annual pre-Gasparilla party gets a free drink ticket, and the Mexican restaurant’s prized appetizers will be served around 8 p.m. A cash bar chock full of amazing cocktail specials and bumping dance music will keep the party going, but only until 10 p.m. The party ends early because you have to do it all over again at Saturday’s parade. Fri., Jan 24. 7 p.m.- 10 p.m. $15. Mole Y Abuela, 1202 N. Franklin St., Tampa. INFO
Brew Bus Gasparilla Shuttle Party on the go on the fourth annual Brew Bus Brewing Gasparilla shuttle. $40 will get you a ride from Brew Bus Brewing in Seminole Heights to the Winn-Dixie on Swann Ave., which is then a 15-minute walk to the heart of the Gasparilla Parade. Along with the ride, this shuttle will give you a voucher for a free 6-pack of Brew Bus Brewing at Winn-Dixie, a drawstring cooler bag, and that vital bottle of water. Sat., Jan. 25. 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. $40. Brew Bus Brewing, 4101 N. Florida Ave., Tampa. INFO
Pirate Pawty at Dog Bar Grab your festive four-legged friends and head to Dog Bar for all-day rum specials. There will also be pirate booty for the best-dressed pirate pups. Food truck eats will be provided by Boss Ross BBQ. Fri., Jan. 24. 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Dog Bar St. Pete, 2300 Central Ave., St. Petersburg. INFO
South Tampa Gasparilla Party 2020 The wine bar is offering up their 200 wines by the glass, 100 craft beers, and delicious small plates. Drink specials include $5 mimosas, bellinis, select wines by the glass and select craft beers. Sat. Jan. 25. Noon-midnight. South Tampa Wine Bar, 3219 W. Bay to Bay Blvd., Tampa. INFO
Indian Shores Pirate Invasion Caddy’s festivities include a contest for the best pirate costume, giveaways, prizes, treasure chests and, of course, food and drink specials. Live music provided by Pirate Flag Band. There are also going to be boat slips for sale with all proceeds going toward the Sheriff's Youth Ranch. Sat., Jan. 25. 1 p.m.-10 p.m. Caddy's Indian Shores, 20025 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores. INFO
Pirates of the Yard The Yard of Ale in SoHo is celebrating Gasparilla with music, drink specials, and general debauchery. Sat. Jan. 25. 9 a.m.-3 a.m. Yard of Ale, 406 South Howard Ave., Tampa. INFO
Bud Light Seltzer Pre Gasparilla Crawl & Party Shake off your sealegs and get ready for a crawl beginning at The Franklin Manor followed by GenX Tavern, American Social Tampa and finishing up at Park & Rec TPA. Your ticket includes a free welcome shot at each bar, the shotgun beer tradition, one Bud Light Seltzer, free entry into all venues, discounted food and drink specials, party bus transportation and a raffle entry ticket. Fri., Jan. 24. 6 p.m.-midnight. $15. The Franklin Manor, 912 N. Franklin St., Tampa. INFO
2020 Gasparilla Parade Party Headquarters Head to Ybor for drink and shot specials all-day long at Coyote Ugly. The bar is hosting SNL: Saturday Night LARGE with DJ's Tex Flex & D3Z. Sat., Jan. 25. Noon-3 a.m. Coyote Ugly, 1722 E. 7th Ave., Tampa. INFO
Gasparilla 2020! The Pint and Brew is charging a $5 door entry that will grant attendees all-day access, and is set to serve up $5 Cigar City Invasion Cans. Sat., Jan. 25. 11 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. The Pint and Brew, 200 N. Tampa Street, Tampa. INFO
Gasparilla Invasion Brunch American Social’s 3rd Annual Gasparilla Invasion Brunch Party is set to consist of a full-blown buffet packed with bites, bottomless mimosas, and an open bar. American Social’s private dock will also have prime views of the Gasparilla Invasion. Sat., Jan. 25. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets start at $145. 601 S. Harbour Island Blvd. #107, Tampa. eventbrite.com
Gasparilla Weekend Takeover MacDinton’s is hosting Kegs and Eggs at 9 a.m. to get some protein in before the pirate invasions. The bar is also hosting live music and drink specials. Sat., Jan. 25. 9 a.m.-3 a.m. MacDinton's Irish Pub, 405 S. Howard Ave., Tampa. INFO
Tito’s Gasparilla Invasion Party Deck Old School is hosting a celebration starting bright and early with the Invasion at 9 a.m., serving up brunch until 3 p.m. including unlimited buffet, mimosas and bloody mary’s (with a 2-hour limit). Free White Claw and Titos promotion from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat., Jan. 25. 8 a.m.-3 a.m. No Cover. Old School South Tampa, 2202 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa. INFO
Ship-Rec'd Park & Rec Tampa is set to host an all-day pirate celebration beginning with brunch from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. with $20 bottomless mimosa and a bloody mary bar. Drink specials include $5 Captain Morgan and$4 Cigar City Invasion on draft. There will be White Claw and Captain Morgan promotors on-site with swag and giveaways. Sat., Jan. 25. 9 a.m.-3 a.m. Park & Rec TPA, 290 S. Meridian Ave., Tampa. INFO
Post-Gasparilla Sunday Brunch The pirate festivities carry on with American Social’s elevated Sunday brunch with breakfast sandwiches, Maine Lobster Benedict, and more. There will also be bottomless mimosas for just $15.95 per person. Sun. Jan. 26. 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. 601 S. Harbour Island Blvd. #107, Tampa. americansocialbar.com
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This article appears in Jan 23-30, 2020.