2027 Ashley Children's Gasparilla, presented by Chick-fil-A

The Children's Gasparilla Parade has been a part of Tampa's Gasparilla celebration since 1947. This family-friendly parade takes place along Bayshore Boulevard from Bay to Bay Boulevard, moving north to Edison Avenue.The Children's Gasparilla Parade traditionally hosts more than 100 entry units, including krewes, marching bands, dance groups, school performance teams, and community organizations. Parade applications are open to the public!The Children's Gasparilla Parade will be broadcast live on FOX 13 and streamed live on www.Fox13News.com.12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Bicycle Safety Rodeo - on Bayshore, between Rome Ave. and Dakota. FREE to participate. Kids are fitted with a free, take-home bicycle helmet (while supplies last), and ride through a fun safety course.12:00 PM – 3:30 PM Gasparilla Air Invasion – day air invasion & Parachute Jump Team.1:30PM - 2:30 PM Gasparilla Preschooler’s Stroll – on Bayshore between Howard Avenue and Rome Avenue.3:30 PM – 6:00 PM Children’s Gasparilla Parade – begins at Bay to Bay Blvd., proceeds north along Bayshore and ends at Edison Avenue6:15 PM Gasparilla Air Invasion – night air invasion & Parachute Jump Team.7:00 PM – 7:30 PM “Piratechnic” Firework Finale – fireworks and light displayJolly Roger Trolley 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM FREEThis trolley runs on a continuous loop, as it picks up and drops off event attendees at the intersection of both Platt Street and Bayshore Blvd, as well as east of the intersection of Bay to Bay and Bayshore Blvd under the crosstown ramp. This is near the beginning of the parade. The trolley will save you and your little ones some of the walking to and from the parade viewing area- and make parking in downtown a bit more convenient!