Cold snap hits Gasparilla: dressing for record chill.
Tampa's annual Gasparilla festival is set to draw thousands to downtown this weekend, but with a severe Arctic outbreak expected to hit the state, participants can expect extremely cold conditions. Temperatures in the 40s are not as much of an issue as the howling winds gusting up to 40 mph, which will make wind chills plummet into the 30s during the parade.
To brave the elements and keep your pirate persona intact, thermal underwear is a good option to wear under your costume. Sporting goods stores or clothing sections should carry these essentials. For added warmth on the lower body, fleeced-lined leggings can also be worn under your outfit.
A windbreaker or shell jacket with windchill protection is a must-have for protecting against the 30-degree wind chill that's expected. When choosing, ensure the jacket remains breathable to allow sweat to escape while still shielding you from the cold. Fortunately, pirate jackets do exist and will keep you in costume while keeping you warm.
Dressing in layers is often touted as a cliché, but it holds true when faced with prolonged exposure to such extreme weather conditions. Berardelli advises wearing the right clothes to stay comfortable for hours on end. He plans to wear thermal underwear himself, stating, "If you wear the right clothes, you'll be fine."
Additional accessories like gloves and lip balm can help mitigate issues in cold, windy conditions. Gloves will keep your hands (or hook) warm, while lip balm provides protection against chapped lips caused by the harsh weather.
In light of these forecasts, participants should take the necessary precautions to stay comfortable during Gasparilla celebrations this weekend.
Tampa's annual Gasparilla festival is set to draw thousands to downtown this weekend, but with a severe Arctic outbreak expected to hit the state, participants can expect extremely cold conditions. Temperatures in the 40s are not as much of an issue as the howling winds gusting up to 40 mph, which will make wind chills plummet into the 30s during the parade.
To brave the elements and keep your pirate persona intact, thermal underwear is a good option to wear under your costume. Sporting goods stores or clothing sections should carry these essentials. For added warmth on the lower body, fleeced-lined leggings can also be worn under your outfit.
A windbreaker or shell jacket with windchill protection is a must-have for protecting against the 30-degree wind chill that's expected. When choosing, ensure the jacket remains breathable to allow sweat to escape while still shielding you from the cold. Fortunately, pirate jackets do exist and will keep you in costume while keeping you warm.
Dressing in layers is often touted as a cliché, but it holds true when faced with prolonged exposure to such extreme weather conditions. Berardelli advises wearing the right clothes to stay comfortable for hours on end. He plans to wear thermal underwear himself, stating, "If you wear the right clothes, you'll be fine."
Additional accessories like gloves and lip balm can help mitigate issues in cold, windy conditions. Gloves will keep your hands (or hook) warm, while lip balm provides protection against chapped lips caused by the harsh weather.
In light of these forecasts, participants should take the necessary precautions to stay comfortable during Gasparilla celebrations this weekend.
. I mean, who needs to dress up like a pirate when you can just wear a warm coat and some decent boots? And honestly, thermal underwear sounds super comfy. But at the same time, I love the idea of still being able to show off your costume while staying warm. Like, there's this one guy on Instagram who dresses up as a 90s video game character every year and looks adorable in his thermal pants and shell jacket combo. Maybe it's just me, but if you're gonna brave the cold, I say go all out and wear something that's both stylish and functional 
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. I don't know how people are gonna keep their pirate costumes on with those winds 
. Thermal underwear sounds like a lifesaver! Can we get some extra layers at the costume shops or something? And omg, gloves and lip balm too... that's just basic survival stuff now 
! i mean, i know its winter and all, but 40s with 40 mph winds? brrr 
. think they should've warned us about the wind chill thing too, that's like super important for our pirate personas not to get ruined 
. thermal underwear is a must, and i'm def gonna invest in some fancy shell jackets 
. dont wanna be stuck in a cold windstorm with frozen lips, that sounds miserable 
. so yeah, dressing in layers is key, and gloves are like, super necessary 
. stay warm, tampa! 
imagine wearing a hot costume in like 30 degree weather 
but on the bright side, they do have pirate jackets now so we can all stay warm & pirate-y 
. But hey, if you're gonna rock the pirate look, make sure you're all layered up with some thermal goodness under that costume. I mean, don't wanna see any frozen flesh on show... 
. And gloves are a must-have, trust me, your hands (or hook) will thank you 
. Don't be a fool like Marty McFly, get ready for a blast of wind chill and stay toasty! 
i'm gettin in ther wit my thermal undies and fleeced leggings, u should too! 
I'm more worried about those people participating in the parade than the event itself. Like, what if someone hypothermia? That would be super interesting 
. And lip balm? Don't forget that! You'd think it'd be all about the pirate hats and bandanas this time of year, but nope, dressing for the weather is where it's at 
... I swear, there's something about the chill in the air that just makes all the comfort foods come alive! 
