The Children’s Gasparilla Parade brought wholesome pirate revelry to Tampa on Saturday, a family-friendly counterpart to the main parade next weekend. The alcohol-free event was a daylong party for children and their families.

TAMPA, Fla. — Gasparilla holds a special place in many Tampa Bay families' hearts, including Devin Humbert. “I've been coming out here since I was about this high. I remember coming out to the Children's parade with my uncle,” Humbert said. It's something you grow up looking forward to, and it eventually becomes part of your heritage.

Gasparilla season is ready to kick off this weekend, with the Gasparilla Children's Parade, which organizers said on Friday will be bigger and better than ever.

Pint-sized pirates are taking over Bayshore Boulevard this Saturday for the Children’s Gasparilla Parade. Here’s everything you need to know about the event.

The Children’s Gasparilla Parade brings family-friendly pirate revelry to Tampa on Saturday, Jan. 18, a G-rated counterpart to the bacchanal that will take over Tampa the following weekend. The alcohol-free version will have a day full of fun,

Gasparilla Kids Parade