In February be on the lookout for rowdy pirates invading the town. Hillsborough Bay is filled with pirates and pleasure vessels. Pirates parade down the streets tossing beads and coins to the onlookers.
Musical performances are at various locations throughout the city.
The Gasparilla Pirate Festival attracts thousands of people every year. Spring Training in Tampa Play ball - and that s what they do because February also brings the New York Yankees into town for spring training. Many other teams descend upon the area for training including, the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates and the Toronto Blue Jays. The new Yankee complex, Legends Field is the largest training facility in Florida. Tampa Bay Lighting can be seen at the Ice Palace.