Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla came into Tampa on Tuesday to warn of an invasion if the mayor didn’t hand over the keys to the city. The mayor stated that if Hurricanes Helene and Milton couldn ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Since 1904, crowds have gathered in downtown Tampa for Gasparilla, a celebration featuring a mock invasion of the city to honor the memory of the legendary pirate, José Gaspar.