Swashbuckling fun meets a lifelong dream vacation in Tampa.

Bursting at the seams with fanciful adventure for every member of the family, Tampa is rooted in lore of Golden Age buccaneers and frightful tales of pirate invasions.

Relive these legends as the modern-day mock pirate crew, Ye Mystic Krewe, turns folklore into festivity at the annual city-wide, pirate-themed celebration, Gasparilla. Watch a larger-than-life pirate ship invasion of Tampa Bay before hitting the third-largest parade in the US, catching highlights anywhere from Bay Boulevard to Cass Street. Just don't forget your eye patch.

Next up, night life. While the storied days of Ybor City as a trading town for the brimming Cuban cigar industry have long passed, this historic hotspot comes alive when the sun goes down and the lights turn up. Take a turn through 7th Avenue, and make sure to don your best costume for "Guavaween" the last weekend of October.

With so much to do and see in Tampa, it's a wonder you'll ever make it home. But once you finally do, you'll want to be sure it's safe. That's where ADT comes in.

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Welcome to Tampa, fellow corsair. Enjoy the ride.

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