Gasparilla Pirate Fest Event Schedule

	2009 Event Schedule Southwest Airlines Gasparilla Pirate Fest February 7, 2009

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 presented by FLAIR, Tampa Tribune’s Magazine for Living
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:	Parade begins at the intersection of Bayshore Blvd. and Bay to Bay Blvd., moves north on Bayshore into downtown Tampa, turning east on the Platt Street Bridge. Parade continues east on Channelside Drive, turns north on Florida Avenue to Jackson Street, then turns east on Jackson, ending at Jackson and Marion Streets.
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. Handicap parking and parade viewing is located south of Brorein St. and Florida Ave. under the Crosstown Expressway overpass. Space is limited. First come, first served. You must have a valid disabled parking permit.
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, February 7, 2009

Time:

10 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Location:

Downtown Tampa, along Florida Ave. from Kennedy Blvd. to
Channelside Dr.

Admission:

Free

Entertainment Schedules:

Gasparilla Invasion Stage
Bayshore Boulevard & Platt Street
in the Publix Supermarket parking lot

presented by

sponsored in part by

The 2008 event featured the following acts;

Navy Band Southeast
Jazz Ensemble
** Special Appearance by
Petty Officer Phil Stacey
former American Idol Finalist**

Rhythm Method

SkyCoasters

Gasparilla Pirate Fest Stage
Florida Avenue & Brorein Street

presented by

sponsored in part by

The 2008 event featured the following acts;

Scilter

Clenchfist

Basic Rock Outfit

Highway to Hell

FUEL

Gasparilla City Center Stage
Florida Avenue & Kennedy Boulevard

presented by