2023 and historically, there were 42 Gasparilla Pirate Festival related arrests and 63 open container civil citations (No open containers of alcohol outside the “wet-zone” or the parade route). Do not end your party in jail! With just a little fore thought you here are 8 ways to get to Gasparilla 2015 and avoid a DUI or BUI this weekend:

Gasparilla Pirate Festival Travel Plans

1. Charter a Helicopter.

oldcityhelicopters.com charters helicopters from Davis Island (813) 254-1300

2. Charter a Yacht.

suncoastadventurecenter.com charter a yacht and crew (727) 480-8289

3. Take a Bus Or Streetcar

Hillsborough Area Regional Transit will be running extra buses. Park and ride the bus both ways for only $4. (813) 254-HART or (813) 254-4278

4. Take a Taxi

Suburban Taxi (727) 260 8294

Go Taxi Florida (727) 386-6787

Metro Taxi (727) 412-2101

Yellow Cab (813) 253-0121

Cab Plus (813) 288-8888

United Cab (813) 251-5555

TampaWaterTaxiCo.com for a little twist try a water taxi (813) 900-3288

5. Designate a Driver: A Friend or a Service for Hire.

You or a friend agree not to drink and be the designated driver for the day.

ZingoTampa.com You drive yourself there and hire someone to come and drive your car home. (888) ZIN-GO 11 or (888) 946-4611

DesignatedTampa.com You drive yourself there and hire someone to come and drive your car home. (813) 444-2332

6. Get a Car Ride From a Friend or Pay For a Car Ride.

Ride in a friend’s car with your friend who will not be drinking.

Uber.com download application onto your phone then arrange for a pickup.

Lyft.com download application onto your phone then arrange for a pickup.

7. Get a Hotel Near the Route and Sleep It Off.

Hyde Park Hotel 2105 West Bristol Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606 (813) 254-2000

Epicurean Hotel Autograph Collection 1207 South Howard Avenue Tampa, FL 33606 (813)999-8700

Embassy Suites® Tampa – Hilton.com\u200e 513 South Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 769-8300

Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina 700 South Florida Avenue, Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 221-4900

The Westin Tampa Harbour Island 725 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 229-5000

Hilton Tampa Downtown 211 North Tampa Street, Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 204-3000

Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel 200 North Ashley Drive, Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 223-2222

8. As a Last Resort Call AAA

AAAs TOW2GO at (855)TOW2GO (855)286-9246

Mention of third party companies and products is for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation.

Read Our Past Gasparilla Pirate Festival Posts:

Mr. Casey Ebsary, Tampa Criminal Defense Lawyer, found this Tampa Police Video. Casey Ebsary ((813) 222-2220) is working this weekend helping people charged at this year’s Gasparilla in Tampa.

16 Tips For Surviving Gasparilla Piratefest Invasion

Believe it or not, it is possible to enjoy the Gasparilla Pirate Invasion without waking up with a criminal record…Read More

Tampa Attorney BUI | Boating Under Influence | Gasparilla Arrest

In one recent Piratefest weekend there were 5 Gasparilla BUI Boating Under the Influence Arrests…Read More

Boating Under the Influence – Crash Video

BUI charged Speedboat driver charged with manslaughter in fatal crash

Gasparilla Notice to Appear or Arrest? Affordable Help From an Attorney | Lawyer | (813) 222-2220

In 2010 there were 5 BUI Boating Under the Influence Arrests. The Police, Sheriff’s Office, Coast Guard, and Florida Fish and Wildlife will be using a Mobile Facility this year to process arrests

Arrest Report Gasparilla Update

Tampa police reported 349 arrests, most for alcohol violations and all but three misdemeanors…Read More

Gasparilla Arrest Update: “authorities announce a preliminary tally of arrests made throughout the day: 3 felony arrests and 39 misdemeanor arrests, including 12 for underage drinking. Sixty-three open-container citations are issued.”

Source TPD and Media Report

#Gasparilla #PlayTampaBay

Must be 21 or older to consume alcohol
Open containers only permitted in designated areas
Alcohol may not be consumed from kegs or large vessels
Must purchase alcohol from vendors
Only cans or plastic bottles permitted; no glass or Styrofoam cups or containers
More Tips for Surviving the Pirate Apocolypse

Original Report Gasparilla Arrest; 222 Arrests

Source: tampabay.com