Tampa's Secret Friday Before Gasparilla: Vault Party & Live Latin Music

🎉 START YOUR GASPARILLA WEEKEND THE SMART WAY

Friday, January 30th is when Tampa locals party before the Saturday madness hits. While 300,000 people fight traffic, hunt for $40 parking, and wait 2 hours for drinks on Saturday, smart pirates kick off Gasparilla weekend Friday night in West Tampa.

Here's what $10 gets you:

🎤 AMBITO LATIN BAND PERFORMING LIVE - Tampa's most viral salsa sensation (50K+ social media followers)
🔐 EXCLUSIVE VAULT TEQUILA TASTING - Inside the original 1906 Bank of West Tampa safe (only 20 spots available)
🎧 THE ICON VAYA DJ - Spinning salsa, bachata, reggaeton, merengue all night
🌮 FULL BAR + AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD - Catrinas = Tampa's highest-rated taqueria
🅿️ FREE PARKING - No downtown nightmare
⏰ DOORS AT 9 PM - Home by midnight, fresh for Saturday's parade

This is THE Gasparilla Friday Latin night event. Period.

WHY FRIDAY BEATS SATURDAY

Saturday Gasparilla reality: 300,000 drunk pirates. Gridlock traffic. $40+ parking. 2-hour bar waits. Getting home at 4 AM destroyed.

Friday Gasparilla Eve at Catrinas: Locals-only vibe. Easy free parking. Incredible live Latin music. Amazing tacos. Home by midnight. Wake up fresh for Saturday.

This is how Tampa insiders do Gasparilla weekend.

WHAT'S THE VAULT EXPERIENCE?

Catrinas sits inside the historic 1906 Bank of West Tampa building. The original bank vault is now a speakeasy-style tasting room.

$50 Vault Experience includes:

• 3 rare tequilas + 1 exclusive mezcal
• Scratch-made food pairings by Executive Chef Tisbeth Mejia
• Behind-the-scenes vault history
• LIMITED TO 20 PEOPLE MAX

General admission ($10) gets you the main party: live band, DJ, dancing, full bar. Vault experience is optional but WILL sell out.

GOOD TO KNOW

📍 Location: Catrinas Tacos and Tequila Bar, 1611 N Howard Ave, Tampa
🕘 Time: 9:00 PM - Late
🎟️ Price: $10 cover (vault experience $50 separate ticket)
👔 Dress Code: Casual - pirate gear encouraged but not required
🔞 Ages: 21+ only
🚗 Parking: FREE street and lot parking

Refund Policy: All sales final. Event rain or shine.

FAQ

Q: Is this only for Latin people?
A: Hell no! This is for EVERYONE who loves great music, tacos, and a fun vibe. No salsa experience needed.

Q: Can I buy tickets at the door?
A: YES - $10 cash or card. But vault tastings are limited to 20 people and sell out early, so book online.

Q: What should I wear?
A: Whatever's comfortable! Some dress pirate-style, others wear regular night-out clothes. No dress code.

Q: Will this be crowded like Saturday?
A: Nope. Friday is locals only - way more chill than Saturday's 300K-person zoo.