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There
is so much to say about Gasparilla - It's hard to know where to start!
We;re
adding add our blog section and areas for your personal
Gasparilla stories.
History
of Gasparilla:
From
Wikipedia: Gasparilla
was first held in May 1904 in Tampa Bay, but the invasion originated on
horseback instead of by boat. In years past, a US Navy ship would be
attacked by small boats throwing Cuban bread and black bean soup! This was
discontinued after the September 11, 2001 attacks. However, the invasion
itself continues as "Capt. Jose Gaspar" and his crew of
"Pirates" attack Tampa, surrounded by hundreds of other boaters as
they sail the Gasparilla Ship through Tampa Bay, proceed to land in Downtown
Tampa and "take over the city."
Historically,
Gasparilla was held on the second Monday of February until 1988, when it was
moved to a Saturday festival in February. This change allowed more local
communities to take part in the celebration. In 2001, the event was moved
to the last Saturday of January to coincide with Super Bowl XXXV weekend, since
Tampa's Raymond
James Stadium
was hosting the game that year. Since
2005, the event has been held on the first Saturday of February.
In
2004, the event celebrated its 100th anniversary. The first ever Gasparilla
Pageant,
crowning queens and kings of all ages to represent the celebration was produced
by local ad girl, Stephanie Sims and Aim Direct Media in 2007.
This event
crosses over the various Krewes.
Beginning
in January 2008, an old tradition which ended in 1964 was revived. "The
Gasparilla March Triumphant: The Return to the Sea" gives the event a sense
of closure.
During this ceremony, the Krewe's pirates return the key to the
mayor and board the Jose Gasparilla to return to sea. This tradition was revived
as a way to officially end Gasparilla season.
Stay
Tuned - Gasparilla.com is your one-stop source
for everything you need for all kinds of Pirate
Fun!
Thank you,
Pirate
Steph
Major
Events Coordinator
Info@AimDirectMedia.com
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*Miss Gasparilla
Pageant!
Featuring The Gasparilla Calendar Contest
Gasparilla Talent & Model Search!
February
20th - Teens Through Adults
February
21st - Kids
Tampa
Convention Center
Pirate
Party and Press Gathering To Follow!
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(813) 892-5502 To Sign Up, To Be A Vendor
Or Sponsor Or For Ticket
Information!
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