Date: Saturday, February 7, 2009 in conjunction with our PreGasparilla Brunch. Click the Links for more info about the Brunch. Time: Approx. 2:00 pm.  All members to be at the float absolutely no later than 1:00 pm. Location: Floats # t/b/d.  Location of the floats is on Bayshore Blvd. The parade begins at Bay to Bay Blvd., continues north along Bayshore Boulevard to the Platt Street bridge, turns North on Florida Ave. to Jackson where it will turn East and ends at Morgan Street. Directions: Click here. Guests:  Yes. Guest tickets for the Brunch and Bus are $55.00. Guests may view parade from Bleacher Seating available at the Gasparilla PirateFest Website. If your guest is interested in being an apprentice member for Gasparilla, please refer to our membership application page. Costume: Official Krewe Costume only. Beads:  Yes, Bead Use Guestimate is 70-80 dozen per person. Please do not throw beads until we reach the parade's official start for safety reasons. Theme:  Tampa's Premiere Annual Event.  Pirate Invasion and Parade along Bayshore Blvd. and Downtown Tampa.