The countdown to Tampa's biggest pirate party is officially underway, with Gasparilla just three days away.Before the main event kicks off in Tampa, some pirates made their way to Tallahassee today for a special pre-celebration tradition.Watch video Pirates take over the State CapitolPirates weren't the only ones making the journey to the state capital. Local students and officials traveled north for "Hillsborough Day at the Florida State Capitol," a Gasparilla tradition that has been running since 2014.The Tampa delegation brought their hometown flavor to the Capitol, serving Cuban sandwiches for lunch in true Tampa style.For first-time Gasparilla attendees planning to join the festivities this weekend, a complete guide to Gasparilla 2026 is here.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy. ...read more read less