"Eagle 8 Monitors Gasparilla Pirate Invasion and Manatee Safety"
The pirates have invaded Tampa for Gasparilla 2024, with the Jose Gasparilla ship departing from the Port of Tampa Bay and docking at the Tampa Convention Center, where they will demand the key to the city from Mayor Jane Castor. Following the invasion, a victory parade featuring 140 floats, Krewes, and marching bands will take place along the 4.5-mile route, continuing a tradition that dates back to 1904.