Set Sail to Gasparilla 2026 with TECO Line Streetcar and HART!

Arrgh, you ready?! Have your sights set on Gasparilla? Travel safely to the festivities... set sail with HART and the TECO Line Streetcar!

HART will operate additional streetcar and bus services to accommodate the large numbers of anticipated riders on January 31st for Gasparilla!

HART is by far the most convenient and affordable way to travel to the Gasparilla parade.

Below are important details to make the trip to the Gasparilla parade easier:

Getting TO Downtown - BEFORE 3 PM

• Free Streetcar: Take the FREE Streetcar from Ybor (Station #2) to Downtown (Station #10) starting at 8:30 AM.
• FREE Bus Shuttle: Take the FREE HART shuttle from Ybor (Stations #3 or #4) or Channelside (Station #7) to Downtown (Station #10) starting at 9:30 AM

Getting FROM Downtown - AFTER 3 PM

• FREE Streetcar: Streetcar service from Downtown (Station #10) to Ybor City and Channelside (Stations #2–#9) will operate until 2 a.m.
• FREE Bus Shuttle: HART shuttle from Downtown (Station #10) to Ybor (Stations #3 or #4) or Channelside (Station #7) until 7 PM.

Map of Gasparilla Service

Streetcar Station Closures & HART Bus Gasparilla Detours

TECO Line Streetcar System Station Closures

• Streetcar Stations #1 and #11 (Hattricks Station) will be CLOSED all day.
• Streetcar Stations #3 – #9 will be CLOSED until 3 PM.

HART Bus Service Detours

• Routes 1, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 19, 30, 360LX, and 400 will be on detour during Gasparilla, with limited service in Downtown Tampa and Hyde Park

Getting to Downtown Tampa on HART

 

Please note: No direct service to festivities from the Marion Transit Center

• Traveling from outside Ybor City and Downtown? HART’s $4 daily fare may be purchased in advance by using the Flamingo Fares app or card, or onboard via contactless debit or credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or cash (exact change for one-way ride).

• Getting to Downtown Tampa on HART

  • From University Area: Routes 1*, 5*, 6, 9*, 12, 275LX, 400*
  • From Temple Terrace: Route 6
  • From New Tampa/Wiregrass: Route 275LX
  • From Brandon: Routes 8*, 360LX*
  • From West Tampa: Route 7*,10*
  • From South Tampa: Routes 19*, 360LX*
  • From Tampa International: Routes 10*, 30
    
    

View HART bus maps and schedules

HART Trip Planner

Please note: Routes are subject to change due to road closures.

Ride with Respect!

Ride with Respect

Make sure to party like a responsible pirate and Ride with Respect! No coolers or alcohol are allowed on HART buses and the TECO Line Streetcar System.

Have a fun and safe Gasparilla!

From the Bus Line to the Starting Line: HART Runs the Gasparilla Distance Classic

Team HART at the PGDC on Saturday!

Adopting a healthy lifestyle is much easier when you have support, which usually comes in the form of friends and family. However, HART is taking on the role of supporter, motivator and encourager when it comes to employees and their health.

Nearly 50 HART employees participated in different race events during this year’s Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic (PGDC) last weekend.

HART employees who participated in last weekend’s PGDC ranged from every level of the organization, including senior level leadership. All these wonderful employees have a special story to share of how their lives have been transformed as a result of the health and wellness tools and opportunities afforded to them as HART employees.

HART takes their employees’ health seriously and a few years back implemented an agency-wide wellness program to both challenge and reward those individuals who adopt healthy habits.

As part of the HART Wellness Program, the agency works to bring employees together and engage in becoming healthier and happier at work and home. It annually provides opportunities for employees to earn wellness incentives through participation in wellness-related activities, such as the PGDC, with the purpose of recognizing and rewarding active employees who practice healthy behaviors and those who wish to make improvements.  Activities such as wellness exams, biometric screenings, health risk assessments and tracking physical activity, can earn an employee up to 4,000 points to purchase items in the "wellness store" in October.

HART CAO Kenyatta Lee participating in the PGDC

One reason employees may be embracing the wellness culture is the support received from the top. HART Chief Administrative Officer Kenyatta Lee encourages employees to participate in the wellness program with this message:

“Take the time to invest in your health, both physical and mental, enjoy the benefits that well-being will provide you…You are the lifeline of this company, and with your well-being, HART will enjoy healthy growth as well.”

The authority’s efforts are leading the way to make their employees and the Hillsborough County community healthier.

Set Sail to Gasparilla with HART and The TECO Line Streetcar!

Take the Streetcar to the pirate festivities!

Arrgh you ready?! Have your sights set on Gasparilla? Travel safely to the festivities... set sail with HART and the TECO Line Streetcar System! 

HART will run extra streetcar, bus and In-Towner service to accommodate the large numbers of anticipated riders on Saturday, January 28th. (Please note that routes are subject to change due to road closures.)

 
HART is by far the most convenient and affordable way to travel to the Gasparilla parade. An all-day HART bus pass is $4.00; an all-day streetcar pass is $5.00. Exact change is the fastest way to get on buses and streetcars during the parade.
    

Below are important details to make the trip to the Gasparilla parade easier: 

TECO Line Streetcar System

• 
  $5 for an all-day pass, which may be purchased in advance with cash (exact change required) at ticket vending machines, located at each streetcar station. *This fare does not cover City of Tampa parking fees.
• For those parking in Ybor City, HART strongly recommends riders to board The TECO Line Streetcar System at either Station 1 (Centennial Park) or Station 2 (Centro Ybor) to Downtown Tampa, Station 10 (Dick Greco Plaza).
• Continuous service 8:00 a.m.-1:30 a.m.
• TECO Line Streetcar System Stations 3 and 4 will be closed 10 a.m.-2 p.m., but during that time, HART will provide continuous bus service to/from Station 10 (Dick Greco Plaza) between 9:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
• Stations 11 will be closed all day. View Map for Gasparilla 2017 
• Stations 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 will be closed 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

HART Bus Service

Tackle Gasparilla with this map!

• An all-day pass is $4, which may be purchased in advance at HART retail outlets or on board buses on Gasparilla Day with cash only (no change provided). Monthly bus passes may also be used. *This fare does not cover City of Tampa parking fees.
• For those parking in Ybor City, Station 3 (Streetcar Society Station) and Station 4 (Cadrecha Station) HART will be providing continuous bus service to/from Downtown Tampa, Station 10 (Dick Greco Plaza) 9:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.  
• For those parking at the Port Authority Parking Garage in the Channel District, HART will be providing continuous bus service to/from Station 10 (Dick Greco Plaza) 9:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m. View Map for Gasparilla 2017  

The In-Towner

• FREE service
• The In-Town Trolley provides a connection from the north end of Downtown Tampa (Marion Transit Center) to the south end of Downtown Tampa, serving many of the downtown area parking garages. View Map for Gasparilla 2017
• Continuous service 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.  

Getting to Downtown Tampa on HART

• From North Tampa: Routes 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 12,  14, 18
• From Temple Terrace: Route 6
• From Brandon: Route 8
• From West Tampa/Citrus Park: Route 7
• From South Tampa: Route 19
• From Town 'N Country/Westchase: Route 30

View HART bus maps and schedules

Detours
Routes 7, 8, 14, 19, and 30 will be on detour during the festivities.

Make sure to party like a responsible pirate! No coolers or alcohol allowed on HART buses and the TECO Line Streetcar System.

Smooth Sailing to Gasparilla with the TECO Line Streetcar and HART!

Take the streetcar to the Pirate frenzy!

Arrgh you ready?! Have your sights set on Gasparilla? Well, set sail with HART and the TECO Line Streetcar System. We're rolling out extra streetcar, bus and trolley service to ensure a safe and easy way to get around during Gasparilla on Saturday, Jan. 25. 

Service includes:

TECO Line Streetcar System

• For those parking in Ybor City, take the streetcar from Ybor City (Centennial Park Station) to Downtown Tampa (Dick Greco Plaza) View Map for Gasparilla 2014 -- Streetcar and Bus service
• Continuous service 9 a.m. - 2 a.m.
• $5 for an all-day pass, which may be purchased with cash at ticket vending machines (please bring small bills; exact change suggested) located at each streetcar station. This fare does not cover the City of Tampa parking fees.
• Station 11 will be closed all day.
• Stations 3 and 4 will be closed from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Stations 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 will be closed 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Continuous HART bus service will be available near select streetcar stations. See Map for Gasparilla 2014.

For more information on the TECO Line Streetcar System, visit www.TECOlinestreetcar.org.

HART Bus Service

• For those parking in Ybor City, bus service will be available from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. between Ybor City (Streetcar Society Station and Cadrecha Plaza) and Downtown Tampa (Dick Greco Plaza) View Map for Gasparilla 2014 -- Streetcar and Bus Service 
• $4 for an all-day pass, which may be purchased in advance at HART retail outlets or on board buses on Gasparilla Day with cash only (no change provided). Monthly bus passes may also be used. This fare does not cover City of Tampa parking fees. 

In-Town Trolley  

• On detour during Gasparilla Festival
• Provides a connection from the north end of Downtown Tampa (Marion Transit Center) to the south end of Downtown Tampa (Dick Greco Plaza).  View Map for Gasparilla 2014
• Continuous service 9 a.m. -  6 p.m.
• 25¢ or streetcar/bus all-day passes accepted

Getting to Downtown Tampa on HART

• From North Tampa:  Routes 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 12, 18
• From Temple Terrace:  Route 6
• From Brandon:  Route 8
• From West Tampa:  Route 7
• From South Tampa:  Route 19
• From Citrus Park:  Route 7
• From Town 'N Country/Westchase:  Route 30
• View HART system map 
• View Saturday bus schedule

Click here for a list of HART service detours during the Gasparilla Pirate Fest.



Leave the gray hairs to Jack Sparrow!


Have specific questions about HART service during this special event, call 813-254-4278 or visit www.goHART.org.  Never attended Gasparilla before? Learn how to party like a (responsible) pirate! 

Just remember, gray hairs may give Captain Jack Sparrow a "distinguished look." However, with over 500,000 swashbucklers expected to attend Gasparilla, don't test your luck - save yourself some gray hairs - and ride with us.

Party Like a (Responsible) Pirate

Hop aboard with your crew and
let the streetcar steer you to all the Gasparilla fun.

The pirate lads and lasses are donning their gear, and the scene is set for the annual Gasparilla Pirate Invasion and Parade to take place this Saturday, January 25th.

If you plan on joining the half-million or so other revelers in downtown Tampa or along Bayshore Boulevard, here are some tips to help make getting there a little easier.

Start with the Streetcar
Let's get this out of the way right off the bat: unless your great-aunt Mildred has a house off Bayshore and will graciously let you stash your car in her driveway, parking in the neighborhoods near the parade route is an absolute no-no. As in, they'll tow your car away - no really, they will.

So if great-aunt Mildred isn't an option, your next-best bet is to make riding the TECO Line Streetcar System part of your day of fun!

Here's your first tip: downtown lots and garages will fill up fast, so try parking in Ybor City and hop aboard the streetcar. There are a number of stations that serve the streetcar system along 8th Avenue, and all of them are an easy walk from the Ybor City parking facilities. Please note that if you ABSOLUTELY want to ride the streetcar, boarding at Centennial Park (station #1) is your best bet. Otherwise, continuous HART bus service will be available (for $4) at Streetcar Society and Cadrecha Plaza stations. From there, we'll drop you off at Greco Plaza, next to the Tampa Convention Center and right in the middle of the Gasparilla activities.


All aboard! Next stop Gasparilla!

Another important tip to remember if the streetcar is part of your plans - you'll need to pick up a farecard at one of the Ticket Vending Machines along the route before you board. You can pay by cash or credit card at the machines. If you have questions, HART team members will be out in force to help you navigate the Gasparilla transportation scene.

We stress that you bring small bills (exact change is only provided at Ticket Vending Machines, streetcar motormen and HART bus operators do not provide change).

For the whole scoop on parking locations, rates and other info, check out the parking page on the City of Tampa's website here.

Rubber-wheel it!
Here's another tip to enjoy the Gasparilla festivities: Rubber-wheel it on the HART In-Town Trolley to access even more fun going on throughout downtown Tampa.

The rubber-wheeled In-Town Trolley will be on detour Saturday from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the parade and Pirate Fest, and to try some of the wonderful bars and restaurants (ahem, Taco Bus) that have been popping up downtown. You can use the rubber-wheeled trolley to connect to the TECO Line Streetcar System at Dick Greco Plaza near the Tampa Convention Center and take your pirate crew to Channelside and Ybor. It's as if the whole city is at your beck and call (and why not, you are a pirate, aren't you?).

Hop on the Bus, Gus
If you'd prefer to skip the driving altogether, we have a tip for you, too: HART will be running regular bus service on several routes that serve downtown, including Route 7, Route 19 and Route 30, so you can get to the party without any parking hassle at all. Just be sure to note that these routes end service mid-evening, so you'll want to plan your return trip accordingly.

By the way, for you northwest Tampa/Town 'n' Country folks, as well as our pirate-loving friends in Pinellas County, here's a really great tip - park for FREE at the HART Northwest Transfer Center (map here) and ride Route 30 all the way into downtown. How pirate-licious is that?

Make your pirate party fun and safe with HART and
the TECO Line Streetcar System!

And here's the most important tip of all: never, ever drink and drive. Responsible pirate partiers make sure everyone in their crew makes it back to home port safe and sound.

Check out the links below for more info, and have a fun - and safe - Gasparilla.

Click here for HART and TECO Line Streetcar  service during Gasparilla info.

For a map of HART and TECO Line Streetcar services in and around downtown during Gasparilla, click here.

To get more details on all the Gasparilla activities, go to the official event website here.

Arrgh Mateys! Set sail for Gasparilla with HART and the TECO Line Streetcar!

Take the streetcar to the Pirate frenzy!

Arrgh you ready?! Have your sights set on Gasparilla? Well, set sail with HART and the TECO Line Streetcar. We're rolling out extra streetcar, bus and trolley service to ensure a safe and easy way to get around during Gasparilla on Saturday, Jan. 26. 

Service includes:

TECO Line Streetcar

• For those parking in Ybor City, take the streetcar from Ybor City (Centennial Park Station) to Downtown Tampa (Dick Greco Plaza) View Map for Gasparilla 2013 -- Streetcar and Bus service
• Continuous service 9 a.m. - 2 a.m.
• $5 for an all-day pass, which may be purchased with cash at ticket vending machines (change provided) located at each streetcar station. This fare does not cover the City of Tampa parking fees.
• Stations 5, 6, 7, 9 and 11 will be closed 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Stations 5, 6, 7, 9 will be open for bus service only. See Map for Gasparilla 2013.

For more information on the TECO Line Streetcar System, visit www.TECOlinestreetcar.org.

HART Bus Service

• For those parking in Ybor City, bus service will be available during peak times in the morning and afternoon between Ybor City (Streetcar Society Station) and Downtown Tampa (Dick Greco Plaza) View Map for Gasparilla 2013 -- Streetcar and Bus Service 
• $4 for an all-day pass, which may be purchased in advance at HART retail outlets or on board buses on Gasparilla Day with cash only (no change provided). Monthly bus passes may also be used. This fare does not cover City of Tampa parking fees. 

In-Town Trolley  

• Provides a connection from the north end of Downtown Tampa (Marion Transit Center) to the south end of Downtown Tampa (Dick Greco Plaza).  View Map for Gasparilla 2013
• Continuous service 9 a.m. -  6 p.m.
• 25¢ or streetcar/bus all-day passes accepted

Getting to Downtown Tampa on HART

• From North Tampa:  Routes 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 12, 18
• From Temple Terrace:  Route 6
• From Brandon:  Route 8
• From West Tampa:  Route 7
• From South Tampa:  Route 19
• From Citrus Park:  Route 7
• From Town 'N Country/Westchase:  Route 30
•  View entire bus system map 
•  View Saturday bus schedule

 

Click here to view the HART system map.  Click here for a list of HART service detours during the Gasparilla Pirate Fest.

Leave the gray hairs to Jack Sparrow!

Have specific questions about HART service during this special event, call 813-254-4278 or visit www.goHART.org.  Never attended Gasparilla before? Learn how to party like a (responsible) pirate! 

Just remember, gray hairs may give Captain Jack Sparrow a "distinguished look." However, with over 500,000 swashbucklers expected to attend Gasparilla, don't test your luck - save yourself some gray hairs - and ride with us.