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2026 Gasparilla Preschooler’s Stroll presented by Primrose Schools

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Deadline: Jan 21, 2026 5:00 pm (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Jan 24, 2026 12:00 pm - Jan 24, 2026 7:30 pm (EST)
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Free

About the event

The Children's Gasparilla Parade has been a part of Tampa's Gasparilla celebration since 1947. This family-friendly parade takes place along Bayshore Boulevard from Bay to Bay Boulevard, moving north to Edison Avenue. The Children's Gasparilla Parade traditionally hosts more than 100 entry units, including krewes, marching bands, dance groups, school performance teams, and community organizations. Parade applications are open to the public! The Children's Gasparilla Parade will be broadcast live on FOX 13 and streamed live on www.Fox13News.com. 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Bicycle Safety Rodeo - on Bayshore, between Rome Ave. and Dakota. FREE to participate. Kids are fitted with a free, take-home bicycle helmet (while supplies last), and ride through a fun safety course. 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM Gasparilla Air Invasion – day air invasion & Parachute Jump Team. 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Gasparilla Preschooler’s Stroll – on Bayshore between Howard Avenue and Rome Avenue. 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Children’s Gasparilla Parade – begins at Bay to Bay Blvd., proceeds north along Bayshore and ends at Edison Avenue 6:00 PM Gasparilla Air Invasion – night air invasion & Parachute Jump Team. 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM “Piratechnic” Firework Finale – fireworks and light display Jolly Roger Trolley 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM FREE This trolley runs on a continuous loop, as it picks up and drops off event attendees at the intersection of both Platt Street and Bayshore Blvd, as well as east of the intersection of Bay to Bay and Bayshore Blvd under the crosstown ramp. This is near the beginning of the parade. The trolley will save you and your little ones some of the walking to and from the parade viewing area- and make parking in downtown a bit more convenient!
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About the application

WALK-UPS ARE NOT PERMITTED into the Gasparilla Preschooler’s Stroll and pre-registration is required.

Check-in begins at 1:00 P.M.

The Stroll begins promptly at 2:00 P.M. at Howard and Bayshore Boulevard. Participants parade north to Rome Avenue.

The Gasparilla Preschoolers Stroll was created for children five (5) and under, however children of all ages are welcome to participate. Participation in the Preschool Stroll is free. The Stroll begins at the corner of Howard Avenue and Bayshore Boulevard. It is ½ mile long and ends at the corner of Rome Avenue and Bayshore Boulevard.

 

To participate, you must fulfill the following requirements:

1.    All children must be in costume: Gasparilla pirate themed attire please!!

2.    You must decorate and theme your “unit” – stroller, wagon, tricycles, etc.

3.    Preschoolers must ride—not walk—and must be accompanied by an adult.

4.    MOTORIZED VEHICLES OF ANY SORT ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE STROLL.

 

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User information

  • First name
  • Last name
  • Email
  • Gender
  • Birthday
  • Address

Additional information

  • Safety Captain
  • Safety Captain Contact
  • Release, Assumption of Risk, Covenant Not to Sue and Hold Harmless
  • Publicity Release
  • General Provisions
  • Name of Stroll Unit
  • Contact Name
  • Contact Email
  • Cell phone number
  • Number of Children Participants
  • Number of Adult Participants
  • Tell Us Your Story
  • Are you registering with Primrose Schools?
2026 Gasparilla Preschooler’s Stroll presented by Primrose Schools
2026 Gasparilla Preschooler’s Stroll presented by Primrose Schools
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