9th Annual Gasparilla Bar Crawl, Brunch & VIP Party-Tampa (District Tavern)

Ahoy Mateys of Tampa Bay and the rest of the World! Arrrr you ready for our 9th Annual Gasparilla Bar Crawl with Brunch & VIP Pirates Cove Party?!

2026 Gasparilla will be even bigger and better than before. After seeing our VIP Party, Bar Crawl & Brunch grow to 10,000+ Pirate Crawlers in 2025, we are adding even more surprises, more venues, more treasures and we have created our very own Downtown Crawlers Gasparilla Pirates Cove 2026 which will be taking over the entire weekend! Thousands of party-ready pirates. Nonstop music, entertainment, and the wildest Gasparilla energy you've ever felt.

🚨 These event location sell out every year. Get your tickets early!
Additional brunch venues available:
🍳 Grove Soho
🍳 The Patio
🍳 Yeoman's Top Golf Swing Suite
🍳 GenX Tavern
🍳 District Tavern
🍳 Maloney's Irish Pub
🍳 Top Shelf Sports Lounge
🍳 Haiku Tampa
🍳 Centro Lounge & Kitchen

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HOW IT WORKS:
🍹 The mutiny starts at 9am at your chosen Check-in Venue (no admittance after check-in closes)
🍹 Pick up your event wristband, bar map, drink specials and full crawl info
🍹 If you bought a Brunch Ticket, enjoy a delish Buffet Style Brunch along with Bottomless Mimosas from 9am - 12pm
🍹 Go on to visit any of our 20+ participating bars (there is no set schedule)
🍹 Come experience Downtown Crawlers' Pirates Cove (Full details below)
🍹 Enjoy the various Drink Specials and Surprises along the way
🍹 Meet other fun-loving pirates crawlers and stock up on happiness for the year ahead

WHAT YOU'LL GET:
🔵 Free welcome shot at 5 locations of your choice (max. 1 per location)
🔵 Buffet Style Brunch from 9am-12pm (VIP & Brunch tickets only)
🔵 Bottomless Mimosas from 9am - 12pm (VIP & Brunch tickets only)
🔵 Access to 20+ bars across 3 Tampa Districts (DT Tampa, South Tampa and Ybor)
🔵 Free cover (where applicable) to all participating venues until event ends at 6pm
🔵 Access to Pirates Cove featuring, multiple bars, live music and DJ's until Midnight
🔵 Exclusive Specials + Free Cover to After Parties and Pirates Cove(TBD)
🔵 Instagram Best Pirate Costume Contest (Win free tickets and prizes!)
🔵 Exclusive Drink Specials at Participating Bars
🔵 Professional Photographer & Videographer
🔵 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):

✅ District Tavern - 116 N 12th St, Tampa, FL 33602
✅ 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)

🚨 🚨 🚨 ALL VENUE, PIRATES COVE, SPONSORS & VIP TICKET DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED BY DECEMBER 2025 🚨 🚨 🚨

PARTICIPATING DOWNTOWN VENUES:
🟡 District Tavern (Mandatory Check-in 9am-12pm)
🟡 Maloney's Irish Pub
🟡 Yeoman's Top Golf Swing Suite
🟡 Yard House (Water Street)
🟡 511 Franklin
🟡 Haiku
🟡 Echo Downtown
🟡 LIT Cigar & Martini Lounge
🟡 Corazon Bar @ Hyatt Place
⭐ PIRATES COVE powered by TBD (Open 9am-Midnight)
🟡 GenX Tavern
🟡 Top Shelf Sports Lounge
🟡 Wagamama (Water Street)
🟡 Taps Restaurant Bar & Lounge
🟡More Bars to be announced shortly and are subject to change

PARTICIPATING SOHO VENUES:
🟠 The Patio
🟠 Grove Soho
🟠 Avenue Blu
🟠 Corner Bar
🟠 Vizcaya Soho
🟠 Case De Monte Cristo
🟠 More Bars to be announced shortly and are subject to change

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

⭐⭐⭐ Downtown Crawlers Gasparilla Pirates Cove 2026 - What is it???

Tampa… brace yourselves. Downtown Crawlers Gasparilla Pirates Cove 2026 isn’t just a party, it’s a full-throttle, three-day GASPARILLA TAKEOVER.
Bigger crowds. Louder music. Wilder energy. This is where the city comes alive.

🔥 FRIDAY, JAN 30 - THE IGNITION
We’re launching the weekend at maximum volume with our Wristband Pick-Up Party, DJs dropping heat, live performers firing up the crowd, and the perfect pre-game chaos to kickstart Gasparilla.
If you’re not here, you’re already behind.

⚡ SATURDAY, JAN 31 - THE MAIN EVENT
This is the moment Tampa waits for all year.
While enjoying a 20+ bar crawl stretching across Downtown, SoHo, and Ybor.
You'll have access to One massive Pirate Cove festival zone packed with bands, DJs, food, and thousands of partying pirates. Exclusive VIP packages & tickets available. Themed bars. Nonstop action from morning to midnight.
This is the heart of Gasparilla and it’s going to be LEGENDARY.

🏆 SUNDAY, FEB 1 - THE FINALE
We close out the weekend with a sports spectacle like no other:
AFC & NFC Championship Games + Tampa Bay Lightning Outdoor Series Watch Party on giant hanging LED screens and massive inflatable screens.
All-day hype. All-night energy. One last blowout with the pirate crew.

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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CHOOSE FROM 3 TICKET OPTIONS + UPGRADES:

🎟️ CRAWL ONLY TICKET:
🦜 Free Welcome Shot at 5 bars of your choice (max. 1 per location)
🦜 Free Cover to all participating venues + After Party
🦜 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 TICKET - same as CRAWL ONLY plus:
🦜 All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Style Brunch (9am-12pm)
🦜 Bottomless Mimosas (9am-12pm)

🎟️ VIP PIRATES COVE CRAWL TICKET - plus:
🦜 Get all benefits as Brunch and Crawl only tickets - PLUS
🦜 Guranteed access to PIRATES COVE

🎟️ UPGRADES OPTIONS (Only valid with Brunch or Crawl ticket)
✅ VIP 1 - already have a Brunch ticket and want to upgrade to VIP
✅ VIP 2 - already have a Crawl Only ticket but want to upgrade for PIRATES COVE Guranteed Entry.

Thanks to our 2026 ponsors:
⭐ Full list to be announced in December 2025
Confirmed Sponsors:
⭐ 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.

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