Hundreds of Pirates invade streets in spectacular Tampa festival

This footage was filmed and produced 28 January 2024.[Note: royalty-free music]In a remarkable display captured on video, hundreds of pirates commandeered the streets of Tampa on Sunday, January 28th, in pursuit of a bounty of beads as part of the annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival.Gasparilla, a longstanding tradition since 1904, encompasses a large parade and various community events. The highlight is the Parade of Pirates, portraying a friendly invasion by the mythical pirate Jose Gaspar, known as Gasparilla, a legendary figure deeply rooted in Florida folklore.