Tampa’s legendary Gasparilla parades, which had been postponed until April 10 and 17, have now been canceled altogether.
Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla (YMKG) and EventFest made the announcement Tuesday morning.
“Only a handful of times did our daring pirate invaders decide to spare the city from invasion due to unprecedented world events. This year, our pirates are making a similar decision to remain offshore and table their invasion plans until the seas calm,” Ye Mystic Krewe wrote in a statement.
Tampa Prepares For Pared-Down Super Bowl During Pandemic TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 30: Fireworks and a laser light show from the Jose Gasparilla pirate ship light up the night sky in downtown Tampa at the start of Super Bowl LV festivities during the COVID-19 pandemic on January 30, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will play the Kansas City Chiefs in Raymond James Stadium on February 7. (Photo by Octavio Jones/Getty Images) (OCTAVIO JONES/Getty Images)