Gasparilla invasion and festival canceled for 2021
February 16, 2021 - Tampa's Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla has canceled the 2021 Gasparilla Festival, including the "invasion" and parade, originally scheduled for April 17. The organization made the announcement via social media: "Ahoy, mateys! After many conversations with the friendlies, we’re sad to announce that our pirate krewe will remain offshore until the seas have calmed, and will not invade Tampa Bay’s shores in 2021. Heed our vow, an invasion is coming and we shall capture the key to your fair city of Tampa in 2022!"