Tampa, FL – Tampa police reported a total of 12 arrests connected to the 2026 Gasparilla Pirate Festival, reflecting a relatively limited number of incidents despite large crowds attending the annual event.
According to the Tampa Police Department, one arrest occurred during the daytime parade along the Gasparilla route and involved a misdemeanor offense. Police did not immediately release additional details about the specific charge associated with that arrest.
The remaining 11 arrests were made later in the day and into the evening following the conclusion of the parade. Law enforcement officials said those cases involved individuals allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Officers conducted traffic enforcement and DUI patrols as crowds dispersed from the event, focusing on roadways near the parade route and surrounding areas…