750,000. The number of krewes and similar civic organizations has continued to grow in recent years, dampening controversies over inclusion. However, due to practical concerns, participation in the Parade of Pirates has been limited to fifty krewes per year, with smaller krewes taking turns on a rotating basis. References External links Gasparilla Pirate Festival - Official Site Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla Records at the University of South Florida Festivals in Tampa, Florida Parades in the United States History of Tampa, Florida 1904 establishments in Florida Recurring events established in 1904 Annual events in Florida