9th Annual Gasparilla Bar Crawl, Brunch & Festival - Tampa (Grove Soho)

Join thousands of pirates for the 9th Annual Gasparilla Bar Crawl & Brunch, now bigger than ever with the debut of Gasparilla Pirates Cove — a brand-new, three-day festival takeover in downtown Tampa (see details below).

Enjoy all-you-can-eat brunch, bottomless mimosas, free welcome shots, and exclusive drink specials at Tampa Bay’s most anticipated pirate celebration. Crawl through 25+ top bars and brunch venues across South Tampa, Downtown, and Ybor. Party inside two massive Pirates Cove festival zones featuring DJs, live bands, themed bars, food, VIP experiences, and nonstop Gasparilla energy all weekend long.

🚨 Tickets are limited and sell out every year. Secure your spot now before prices rise.

HOW IT WORKS:
1️⃣ Choose Your Ticket Type
Pick from Crawl only, Crawl w/ Brunch or full VIP Experience (Crawl + Brunch + Pirates Cove VIP).
2️⃣ Check In & Gear Up
Check in before 12 noon to receive your event wristband, bar map, drink specials, and full event details. Or come to one of our daily “Early Check-in Events” starting Jan 26th.
3️⃣ Brunch, Crawl & Celebrate
Start with brunch 9am - 12pm (if included), enjoy free welcome shots, and crawl 25+ participating bars across Tampa — no set schedule, go at your own pace.
4️⃣ Visit Pirates Cove
Access the brand-new Downtown Crawlers Pirates Cove festival zones with DJs, live bands, themed bars, food vendors, and nonstop entertainment all weekend.
5️⃣ Party All Weekend Long
Join the Friday kick-off, the legendary Saturday Gasparilla takeover, and the Sunday finale — Tampa’s ultimate pirate celebration.

WHAT YOU'LL GET:
🔵 Free welcome shots at 5 bars of your choice
🔵 Buffet-style brunch & bottomless mimosas (VIP & Brunch tickets only)
🔵 Access to 25+ bars across Downtown, South Tampa & Ybor
🔵 Entry to Pirates Cove with multiple bars, live music, and DJs until midnight
🔵 Exclusive drink specials & free cover to participating bars + after parties
🔵 Best Pirate Costume Contest with prizes
🔵 Make new friends, discover new places
🔵 Plenty of new exciting Surprises & Treasures await for 2026

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CHECK-IN LOCATION (Mandatory from 9am-12pm):

✅ Grove Soho - 406 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
✅ After you check-in, you can go visit any of our participating bars in Downtown Tampa, South Tampa and Ybor City as you please. There are multiple ways to get around Tampa and from bar to bar. (Scooters, Trolley, Bikes, Walk, Uber, Lyft)

PARTICIPATING SOHO VENUES:
🟠 Grove Soho (Mandatory Check-in 9am-12pm)
🟠 The Patio (alternate Brunch Venue)
🟠 Soho Saloon (alternate Brunch Venue)
🟠 Corner Bar
🟠 Vizcaya Soho
🟠 Case De Monte Cristo
More Bars to be announced shortly and are subject to change

PARTICIPATING DOWNTOWN VENUES:
🟡 Yeoman's TopGolf Swing Suite (alternate Brunch Venue)
🟡 District Tavern (alternate Brunch Venue)
🟡 Maloney's Irish Pub (alternate Brunch Venue)
🟡 GenX Tavern (alternate Brunch Venue)
🟡 Top Shelf Sports Lounge (alternate Brunch Venue)
🟡 Corazon Bar @ Hyatt Place (alternate Brunch Venue)
🟡 Yard House - Water Street
🟡 Wagamama - Water Street
🟡 511 Franklin
🟡 Echo Downtown
🟡 LIT Cigar & Martini Lounge
🟡 Taps Restaurant Bar & Lounge
⭐⭐ GASPARILLA PIRATES COVE (open 9am - midnight)

PARTICIPATING YBOR VENUES:
🟣 Centro Lounge & Kitchen (alternate Brunch Venue)
🟣 Showbar Ybor
🟣 Double Decker
🟣 Barrio Tacos
🟣 Bad Monkey
🟣 Tangra
More Bars to be announced shortly and are subject to change

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CHOOSE FROM 3 TICKET OPTIONS + UPGRADES:

🎟️ CRAWL ONLY:
🦜 Free Welcome Shot at 5 bars of your choice (max. 1 per location)
🦜 Free Cover to all participating venues and after parties
🦜 Access to PIRATES COVE (No Guaranteed Entry if at full capacity)
🦜 Exclusive Drink Specials
🦜 Best Pirate Costume Contest
🦜 Gasparilla Swag and plenty'o fun guaranteed

🎟️ BRUNCH CRAWL - incl. Crawl Only benefits plus:
🦜 All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Style Brunch (9am-12pm)
🦜 Bottomless Mimosas (9am-12pm)

🎟️ VIP PIRATES COVE BRUNCH CRAWL TICKET - incl. Brunch Crawl benefits plus:
🦜 Guaranteed access to Pirates Cove with VIP area
🦜 Guaranteed access to all after parties
🦜 VIP Gasparilla swag

🎟️ UPGRADE OPTIONS
✅ BRUNCH ADD-ON - for Crawl only ticket holders
✅ VIP UPGRADE - for Crawl Only or Brunch Crawl ticket holders.

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⭐ DOWNTOWN CRAWLERS GASPARILLA PIRATES COVE 2026 ⭐

A Brand-New 3-Day Gasparilla Festival Experience

Tampa… brace yourselves. Introducing Downtown Crawlers Gasparilla Pirates Cove 2026 — a brand-new, full-throttle, three-day Gasparilla takeover located in two massive downtown Tampa festival lots. This isn’t just another party. It’s louder, bigger, and more immersive than anything we’ve ever built. This is where Gasparilla truly comes alive.

🔥 FRIDAY, JANUARY 30 – THE IGNITION
We kick off the weekend at full volume with the official Wristband Pick-Up Party.
- Live DJs setting the tone
- High-energy performers
- Drinks flowing and pirates assembling
This is your pre-game, your warm-up, your chance to get ahead of the madness. Miss Friday and you’re already behind.

🔥 SATURDAY, JANUARY 31 – THE MAIN EVENT
This is the day Tampa waits for all year.
- Access to a 25+ bar crawl across Downtown Tampa, SoHo, and Ybor City
- Entry to one massive Pirate Cove Festival Zone
- Live bands, DJs, themed bars, food vendors, and thousands of partying pirates
- Exclusive VIP areas and upgraded experiences
- Non-stop action from morning until late night
This is the heartbeat of Gasparilla — loud, wild, and absolutely unforgettable.

🔥 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1 – THE FINALE
We close out the weekend with a legendary Sunday showdown.
- Tampa Bay Lightning Outdoor Series Watch Party
- Giant hanging LED screens & massive inflatable viewing screens
- All-day hype, all-night energy
One final blowout with the pirate crew before the city recovers. Go out swinging. No regrets.

Three Days. One City. Zero Chill. Downtown Crawlers Gasparilla Pirates Cove 2026 - where the party never drops anchor. 🏴‍☠️

⭐ DOWNTOWN CRAWLERS AFTER PARTY YBOR CITY @ TBD
Full Details Coming by December 2025

⭐ DOWNTOWN CRAWLERS AFTER PARTY SOHO @ TBD
Full Details Coming by December 2025

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Thanks to our 2026 sponsors:
⚡Downtown Tampa Partnership
⚡Barzo
⚡Tampa Bay is Awesome & Mr. Tampa Bay
⚡Tampa Luxe

CHARITY SPONSOR - THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF TAMPA BAY
Very special shout out to our Charity Partner for the 2026 Gasparilla Bar Crawl & Brunch:
THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF TAMPA BAY - The Humane Society of Tampa Bay (HSTB) is dedicated to ending animal homelessness and providing care and comfort to companion animals in need. HSTB offers a variety of resources to the Tampa Bay area, including pet adoption, safety net programs for pet owners, affordable veterinary care at the Animal Hospital, Humane Education programs and fun special events, and volunteer opportunities. Learn more about how we help the community at www.HumaneSocietyTampa.org.

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REFUND & SERVICE POLICY:

We’re committed to creating memorable experiences for all our participants. While we strive to ensure a smooth and enjoyable event, certain situations may arise where refunds are not applicable.

No Refunds for the Following Situations:
- No-shows or failure to attend the event after purchase.
- Missing the mandatory event check-in time or failing to follow check-in instructions.
- Lost or misplaced wristbands, which are required for event participation.
- Being denied entry into a venue due to venue policies, personal conduct, dress code violations, or other reasons beyond our control.
- Being denied a welcome shot at any venue. Please note, serving welcome shots is at the discretion of the venue staff and depends on individual circumstances, such as customer behavior or state alcohol laws. Welcome shots are not unlimited, and once a venue runs out, we encourage guests to visit other participating bars to redeem their welcome shot tab.

Alternative Compensation:
Depending on the situation, complimentary tickets to an upcoming event may be issued.

Ticket Transferability:
If you cannot attend an event, you are welcome to transfer your ticket to another individual. Simply provide them with the ticket and inform us of the name change.

Event Changes:
We reserve the right to modify the event schedule, venues, or participating bars due to unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, the event will continue as planned with comparable venues or experiences. Refunds will not be issued due to these adjustments.