9th Annual Gasparilla Bar Crawl, Brunch & Festival - Tampa (Grove Soho)

🚨 IF LOCATION IS SOLD OUT, PLEASE CHECK OUR OTHER VENUES FOR ADDITIONAL TICKETS 🚨

Join thousands of pirates for the 9th Annual Gasparilla Bar Crawl & Brunch, now bigger than ever with the debut of Gasparilla Pirates Cove — a brand-new, 2-day festival takeover in downtown Tampa (see details below).

Enjoy all-you-can-eat brunch, bottomless mimosas, free welcome shots, and exclusive drink specials at Tampa Bay’s most anticipated pirate celebration. Crawl through 25+ top bars and brunch venues across South Tampa, Downtown, and Ybor. Party inside two massive Pirates Cove festival zones featuring renowned DJs, micro wrestling, themed bars, food, VIP experiences, and nonstop Gasparilla energy both Friday & Saturday.

🚨 Tickets are limited and sell out every year. Secure your spot now before prices rise.

HOW IT WORKS:
1️⃣ Choose Your Ticket Type
Pick from Crawl only, Crawl w/ Brunch or full VIP Experience (Crawl + Brunch + Pirates Cove Music Fest).
2️⃣ Check In & Gear Up
Check in before 12 noon to receive your event wristband, bar map, drink specials, and full event details. Or come to one of our daily “Early Check-in Events” starting Jan 24th.
3️⃣ Brunch, Crawl & Celebrate
Start with brunch 9am - 12pm (if included), enjoy free welcome shots, and crawl 25+ participating bars across Tampa — no set schedule, go at your own pace.
4️⃣ Visit Pirates Cove Festival Zones
Explore the two brand-new Pirates Cove festival zones in downtown Tampa with renowned DJs, performances, themed bars, food vendors, and nonstop entertainment.

WHAT YOU'LL GET:
🔵 Free welcome shots at 5 bars of your choice (max. 1 per location)
🔵 Buffet-style brunch & bottomless mimosas (VIP & Brunch tickets only)
🔵 Access to 25+ bars across Downtown, South Tampa & Ybor
🔵 Entry to Pirates Cove: Crawl HQ fenced in area with DJs pumping music all day. Featuring DJ NANO & DJ CRESPO with VIP area, multiple full service bars, restrooms, food vendor and sampling stations.
🔵 Come a day early for Micro Wrestling on Friday Night 8:30-10:30pm (separate ticket needed)
🔵 Entry to Pirates Cove: Drop Zone Music Fest headlined by WUKI & JAKE SHORE (VIP & separate tickets only)
🔵 Exclusive Drink specials & free cover to participating bars + after parties
🔵 Best Pirate Costume Contest with prizes
🔵 Make new friends, discover new places

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CHECK-IN LOCATION (Mandatory from 9am-12pm):

✅ Grove Soho - 406 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
✅ After you check-in, you can go visit any of our participating bars in Downtown Tampa, South Tampa and Ybor City as you please. There are multiple ways to get around Tampa and from bar to bar. (Scooters, Trolley, Bikes, Walk, Uber, Lyft)

PARTICIPATING SOHO VENUES:
🟠 Grove Soho (Mandatory Check-in 9am-12pm)
🟠 The Patio (alternate Brunch Venue)
🟠 Soho Saloon (alternate Brunch Venue)
🟠 Corner Bar
🟠 Vizcaya Soho
🟠 Sunset Rodeo (Entry until a certain time, add on ticket available for all day/night entry)
🟠 Side Piece Bar & Bites
More Bars to be announced shortly and are subject to change

PARTICIPATING DOWNTOWN VENUES:
🟡 Yeoman's TopGolf Swing Suite (alternate Brunch Venue)
🟡 District Tavern (alternate Brunch Venue)
🟡 Maloney's Irish Pub (alternate Brunch Venue)
🟡 GenX Tavern (alternate Brunch Venue)
🟡 Top Shelf Sports Lounge (alternate Brunch Venue)
🟡 Corazon Bar @ Hyatt Place (alternate Brunch Venue)
🟡 Echo Downtown (alternate Brunch Venue)
🟡 Yard House - Water Street
🟡 Wagamama - Water Street
🟡 Paddywagon
🟡 511 Franklin
🟡 LIT Cigar & Martini Lounge
🟡 Taps Restaurant Bar & Lounge
🟡 Pirates Cove: Crawl HQ (Party Zone with DJs until 11:30pm)
🟡 Pirates Cove: Drop Zone Music Fest (VIP & separate tickets only)
More Bars to be announced shortly and are subject to change

PARTICIPATING YBOR VENUES:
🟣 Centro Lounge & Kitchen (alternate Brunch Venue)
🟣 Showbar Ybor
🟣 Double Decker
🟣 Barrio Tacos
🟣 Bad Monkey
🟣 Tangra (After Party opens at 8pm)
More Bars to be announced shortly and are subject to change

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CHOOSE FROM 3 TICKET OPTIONS:

🎟️ CRAWL ONLY:
🦜 Free Welcome Shot at 5 bars of your choice (max. 1 per location)
🦜 Access to Pirates Cove Crawl HQ @ 401 E Washington St (No Entry if at capacity)(Featuring DJ NANO & DJ CRESPO)
🦜 Free Cover to all participating venues and after parties
🦜 Exclusive Drink Specials
🦜 Best Pirate Costume Contest (Win prizes)
🦜 Gasparilla Swag and plenty'o fun guaranteed

🎟️ BRUNCH CRAWL - incl. Crawl Only benefits plus:
🦜 All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Style Brunch (9am-12pm)
🦜 Bottomless Mimosas (9am-12pm)

🎟️ VIP PIRATES COVE BRUNCH CRAWL TICKET - incl. Brunch Crawl benefits plus:
⭐ Access to Pirates Cove Drop Zone (Music Festival headlined by WUKI & JAKE SHORE) @ 702 E Whiting St.
🦜 5 FREE DRINKS AT PIRATES COVE LOTS
🦜 ENTRY TO VIP AREA AT PIRATES COVE FESTIVAL LOT (DROP ZONE & CRAWL HQ)
🦜 Guaranteed access to Pirates Cove Crawl HQ @ 401 E Washington St.
🦜 Guaranteed access to all after parties
🦜 VIP Gasparilla swag

TICKET ADD ONS AVAILABLE:
🎟️ Pirates Cove Drop Zone Festival with WUKI & JAKE SHORE
🎟️ All Day/Night Entry MacDintons & Grove
🎟️ All Day/Night Entry Sunset Rodeo
🎟️ All Day/Night Entry Soho Saloon & Corner Bar

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⭐ DOWNTOWN CRAWLERS GASPARILLA PIRATES COVE 2026 ⭐
(702 E Whiting St. and 401 E Washington St. - Downtown Tampa)

A Brand-New 2-Day Gasparilla Festival Experience across 2 Event Zones

Tampa… brace yourselves. Introducing Downtown Crawlers Gasparilla Pirates Cove 2026 — a brand-new, full-throttle, 2-day Gasparilla takeover located in two massive downtown Tampa festival lots. This isn’t just another party. It’s louder, bigger, and more immersive than anything we’ve ever built. This is where Gasparilla truly comes alive.

🔥 FRIDAY, JANUARY 30 – THE IGNITION
We kick off the weekend at full volume with the official Wristband Pick-Up Party.
Micro Wrestling on Friday Night 8:30-10:30pm (separate ticket needed)
⭐ Pirates Cove Crawl HQ @ 401 E Washington Sr.
- Live DJs setting the tone
- High-energy performers
- Drinks flowing and pirates assembling
This is your pre-game, your warm-up, your chance to get ahead of the madness. Miss Friday and you’re already behind.

🔥 SATURDAY, JANUARY 31 – THE MAIN EVENT
This is the day Tampa waits for all year.
⭐ Pirates Cove Crawl HQ @ 401 E Washington St.
- Featuring DJ NANO to kickoff the afternoon & DJ CRESPO taking over the night.
- Local DJs massaging your eardrums throughout the day & night.
- Exclusive VIP areas and upgraded experiences
- Themed bars, food vendors, restrooms, sampling areas and thousands of partying pirates
- Non-stop action from morning until late night (10AM-MIDNIGHT)
⭐ Pirates Cove Drop Zone (Music Festival) @ 702 E Whiting St.
- Headline DJs WUKI & Jake Shore + local talent featuring Tampa's own MNX
- Themed bars, food vendors, restrooms and thousands of partying pirates
- Exclusive VIP areas and upgraded experiences
- Non-stop action from 10am until 8pm.

This is the heartbeat of Gasparilla — loud, wild, and absolutely unforgettable.

Two Days. Two Festival Zones. Zero Chill. Downtown Crawlers Gasparilla Pirates Cove 2026 - where the party never drops anchor. 🏴‍☠️

OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY LOCATIONS:
⭐ DOWNTOWN CRAWLERS AFTER PARTY DOWNTOWN
@ PIRATES COVE CRAWL HQ LOT
⭐ DOWNTOWN CRAWLERS AFTER PARTY YBOR CITY
@ SHOWBAR & (TANGRA opens at 8pm)
⭐ DOWNTOWN CRAWLERS AFTER PARTY SOHO
@ PATIO

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⚡Thanks to our 2026 sponsors:
Heineken, Jai Alai IPA, White Claw, Miller Lite, Sun Cruiser, Monster Energy, Dano's Dangerous Tequila, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Absolut Vodka, No Days Off Water, Red Bull Energy, Floridaze, Tampa Luxe, Downtown Tampa Partnership, Barzo, Tampa Bay Is Awesome & Mr. Tampa Bay.

CHARITY SPONSOR - THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF TAMPA BAY
Very special shout out to our Charity Partner for the 2026 Gasparilla Bar Crawl & Brunch:
THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF TAMPA BAY - The Humane Society of Tampa Bay (HSTB) is dedicated to ending animal homelessness and providing care and comfort to companion animals in need. HSTB offers a variety of resources to the Tampa Bay area, including pet adoption, safety net programs for pet owners, affordable veterinary care at the Animal Hospital, Humane Education programs and fun special events, and volunteer opportunities. Learn more about how we help the community at www.HumaneSocietyTampa.org.

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REFUND & SERVICE POLICY:

We’re committed to creating memorable experiences for all our participants. While we strive to ensure a smooth and enjoyable event, certain situations may arise where refunds are not applicable.

No Refunds for the Following Situations:
- No-shows or failure to attend the event after purchase.
- Missing the mandatory event check-in time or failing to follow check-in instructions.
- Lost or misplaced wristbands, which are required for event participation.
- Being denied entry into a venue due to venue policies, personal conduct, dress code violations, or other reasons beyond our control.
- Being denied a welcome shot at any venue. Please note, serving welcome shots is at the discretion of the venue staff and depends on individual circumstances, such as customer behavior or state alcohol laws. Welcome shots are not unlimited, and once a venue runs out, we encourage guests to visit other participating bars to redeem their welcome shot tab.

Alternative Compensation:
Depending on the situation, complimentary tickets to an upcoming event may be issued.

Ticket Transferability:
If you cannot attend an event, you are welcome to transfer your ticket to another individual. Simply provide them with the ticket and inform us of the name change.

Event Changes:
We reserve the right to modify the event schedule, venues, or participating bars due to unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, the event will continue as planned with comparable venues or experiences. Refunds will not be issued due to these adjustments.