Gasparilla Pirate Fest Event Schedule

	2012 Event Schedule Seminole Hard Rock Gasparilla Pirate Fest January 28, 2012

The Gasparilla Invasion presented by Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla
Time:	11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Route:	The Jose Gasparilla sets sail at the south end of Hillsborough Bay at 11:30 a.m., sails north to Seddon Channel (between Davis Island and Harbour Island), continues north and docks at the Tampa Convention Center at 1 p.m.
Viewing:	The best seats for the invasion are at the Gasparilla Invasion Brunch at the Convention Center (reserved ticket required). However, there are many other places in downtown Tampa – many waterfront hotels, places along Davis Island and Harbour Island – to view this spectacular event!
Admission	Free

Gasparilla Invasion Brunch
Time:	10:00 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location:	Tampa Convention Center 333 S. Franklin Street, Tampa Parking is available at the Tampa Convention Center and throughout downtown, but plan to arrive early as parking fills up quickly for the event.
Admission	Reserved ticket required for adults and for children over the age of two. Shipping and handling fees apply. Purchase Tickets 'n' Treasures Here.

Gasparilla Parade of the Pirates presented by Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla
Time:	2 p.m. – approx. 5:30 p.m.
Route:	The parade begins at Bay to Bay Boulevard and Bayshore Boulevard. It continues along Bayshore Boulevard to Brorein Street, turns east on Brorein Street, then north on Ashley Drive. The parade ends at Cass Street & Ashley Drive
Viewing:	Reserved bleacher seats are the best way to secure a spot for this unique, lively parade. (See “Admission” below.) There are many locations open to the public along Bayshore Boulevard and in downtown Tampa for viewing the parade. See Event Map.
Admission	Free Reserved seating is available. Children two and under must remain in an adult’s lap. Shipping and handling fees apply. See bleacher seating locations on the Event Map. Purchcase Tickets 'n' Treasures Here

When:

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Time:

10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Location:

Downtown Tampa, along Ashley Drive. from Kennedy Blvd. to
Cass Street

Admission:

Free

Entertainment Schedules:

Gasparilla Invasion Stage
(MacDill Park, Located along Ashley Drive and
Whiting Street in Downtown Tampa)

Sponsored in part by

PRE PARADE ONLY

11:00 a.m. – 3 p.m. - Danny Lozada y el Latin Band
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Danny-Lozada-el-Latin-Band

Gasparilla Pirate Fest Stage at
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
(Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, Located along
Ashley Drive between Madison and Polk)

presented by


*sponsored in part by*

PRE PARADE
Music played from CD’s on the stage’s sound system will provide enthusiastic background music as event guests wait for the Gasparilla Parade of Pirates to begin.

POST PARADE LIVE PERFORMANCES

5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. C’NERGY
http://dbaileymanagement.com/bands/cnergy.html

6:45 p.m. – 8 p.m. Daniel B. Marshall
http://www.danielbmarshall.net/

8:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Skycoasters
http://skycoasters.com

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