January 28, 2023 Parade of Pirates in Tampa so cruisers that day should take note!

[SilkySal]

Just saw this, so wanted to give my fellow cruise friends a heads up!! That is, if the mods will let me!!

 

https://main.gasparillapiratefest.com/parade-of-pirates?fbclid=IwAR3qdR7BxeHxm7cvhou2Ra6mX6yCvWi7d1tZ5azab49ybQTiftcMhKf1zx4

 

 

[island lady]

No worries.   We cruised on that day a few years ago.   The parade is later in the day, when most have already boarded the ship.    

 

The great thing was watching it as we did sail away.....wow...so many little boats everywhere, and a great vantage point to the festivities.  🙂 

[lovelife]

We sailed out during this event in 2016 with a bunch of little boats following the ship. The Embassy Suites was overwhelmed with partying pirates the night before!

 

[island lady]

13 hours ago, lovelife said:

We sailed out during this event in 2016 with a bunch of little boats following the ship. The Embassy Suites was overwhelmed with partying pirates the night before!

 

 

Yup, that is what we saw as well.  Was quite entertaining!  🙂