Pirate Pup Parade: Downtown Tampa Takeover on Jan 14

This month marks the debut of the Pirate Pup Parade, taking command of Tampa’s Water Street. In honor of the Gasparilla pirate invasion, Tampa residents are invited to outfit their furry companions in pirate finery on January 14.

The parade concludes at Sparkman Warf, featuring a costume contest to crown the most adventurous pets. Attendees can enjoy face painting, pirate pet portraits, a pet caricature artist, Chill Bros pup cup giveaways, and opportunities for pet adoptions.

Set to commence at 11:30 a.m., the parade requires pre-registration with a $20 entry fee, supporting the Mercy Full Project, an animal rescue in the Tampa Bay area.

The parade kicks off at 11:30 a.m. and registration is required. Those interested in participating must pay a $20 entry fee, which contributes to Mercy Full Project, a Tampa Bay area animal rescue. 

To find more information about the event or to register, visit the event website here.