Delayed invasion: Gasparilla won't set sail until spring

Uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic and about the timing of a COVID-19 vaccine continues to knock over dominoes in the Tampa Bay region’s tourism and hospitality sector. 

While it’s still unclear whether fans will be allowed to attend Super Bowl LV, scheduled for Feb. 7 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, two major events — Gasparilla Pirate Fest and Children’s Gasparilla — that usually take place in late January and early February have made the decision to cancel.