The Children’s Gasparilla Parade has been a part of Tampa’s Gasparilla celebration since 1947. The Children’s Gasparilla Parade (produced by the City of Tampa’s Recreation Department prior to 2002) takes place along beautiful Bayshore Boulevard and uses part of the same route as the Gasparilla Parade of the Pirates.

In 2009, the Children’s Gasparilla Parade will begin at Bay to Bay Blvd. & Bayshore Blvd., proceed north along Bayshore, and end at Watrous/Orleans Aves. & Bayshore (approx. 1.4 miles).

In 2006, the Children’s Gasparilla Parade included over 100 units, including krewes, marching bands, dance units, primary and secondary school organizations, community organizations as well as local neighborhood associations.  The parade application process is open to the public and the application can be downloaded on the Parade Application page.

Reserved Parade Seating:
$13.00 per person, tax included.  This ticket reserves you an assigned seat within an assigned bleacher section.

When purchasing tickets, you may select from two seating areas along Bayshore:

1. Bay to Bay Blvd. – Howard Ave. (beginning to middle of parade route)
2. Howard Ave. – Rome Ave. (middle to end of parade route).

To purchase Reserved Seating for the Children’s Gasparilla Parade, visit the Tickets 'n' Treasures Web Shop. Select Extravaganza and Children’s Gasparilla Parade Reserved Ticket.

Please Note – Parade Crossing gates, allowing access to the waterside of Bayshore Blvd., will be located at each street intersection along the parade route. You do not need a reserved ticket to cross the street.