# Event Details - **Event Name**: Tampa's Gasparilla Pirate Festival | Meet the Authors of Ye Mystic Krewe - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join the Ye Mystic Krewe Historic Society for a gathering and signing in the bookstore.About this EventJoin the Ye Mystic Krewe in the bookstore for a meet and greet and singing! The authors will be on hand to answer questions. Pirate history, costumes, and decorated boats and ships have been the center of the famed Gasparilla Pirate Festival for over a century.Since 1904, Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla has staged an annual mock pirate invasion of Tampa, Florida, a tradition that has become known as Gasparilla. The name of the event originated from stories and tales regarding Gasparilla, a legendary pirate who reportedly roamed the Gulf of Mexico on Florida’s west coast in the early 1800s.The sound of cannon fire heard for miles across the Tampa Bay area signals the arrival of the José Gasparilla ship and the beginning of the piratical invasion of Tampa. Thousands of spectators line the waterways to watch the ship and massive boat flotilla make their way to dock at the Tampa Convention Center.Following the traditional demand for the keys to the city, a parade is staged, the third—largest one—day parade in the country. Tampa’s iconic Bayshore Boulevard is lined with several hundred thousand spectators, krewes, and other participants who produce a spectacular parade.The history committee of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla has provided the historical references for the book, and photographic materials have been obtained from leading institutions, including the Tampa–Hillsborough County Public Library System, the State of Florida Archives, and the University of South Florida Library Special Collections.About the Author:The history committee of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla has provided the historical references for the book, and photographic materials have been obtained from leading institutions, including the Tampa–Hillsborough County Public Library System, the State of Florida Archives, and the University of South Florida Library Special Collections.AccessibilityWe value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for this event. Please contact eden@oxfordexchange.com to make a reasonable accommodation request. Requests must be submitted no later than 48 hours before the event to ensure accommodations can be fulfilled.Our space includes wheelchair accessibility. If event is hosted in our upstairs event space, guests will have access to elevator located near The Coffee Bar.Agenda?: 04:15 PMLast Restaurant Reservation (based on availability)Info: Reservations are first come, first served. The last reservation in the restaurant is available at 4:15pm. Please check our website to confirm availability.?: 05:30 PMBuilding Closes & Only Open to Event Ticket HoldersInfo: The Bookstore & Champagne Bar will remain open. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tampa/tampas-gasparilla-pirate-festival-|-meet-the-authors-of-ye-mystic-krewe/100001979742376742 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, parades, meet-and-greet, sports, meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 6.71, max: 40.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Tampa - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Oxford Exchange - **lat**: 27.9449345 - **long**: -82.4646277 - **full address**: Oxford Exchange, 420 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Tampa's Gasparilla Pirate Festival | Meet the Authors of Ye Mystic Krewe - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/536360fd4016e656e5cdae91c8129debf55115a0a29eb3742732810e71db0b6d-rimg-w1200-h600-dca2b9a5-gmir.jpg?v=1767924670 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Tampa's Gasparilla Pirate Festival | Meet the Authors of Ye Mystic Krewe being held? - **A:** Tampa's Gasparilla Pirate Festival | Meet the Authors of Ye Mystic Krewe takes place on Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Oxford Exchange, 420 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Tampa's Gasparilla Pirate Festival | Meet the Authors of Ye Mystic Krewe? - **A:** Ticket prices for Tampa's Gasparilla Pirate Festival | Meet the Authors of Ye Mystic Krewe range from USD 7 to USD 41 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityRSVPUSD 7 + USD 1 fee + USD 0 taxAvailableBOOK + RSVPUSD 41 + USD 3 fee + USD 3 taxAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Tampa's Gasparilla Pirate Festival | Meet the Authors of Ye Mystic Krewe? - **A:** Tampa's Gasparilla Pirate Festival | Meet the Authors of Ye Mystic Krewe is organized by Oxford Exchange. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Tampa's Gasparilla Pirate Festival | Meet the Authors of Ye Mystic Krewe is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Tampa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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