First Gasparilla!

Hey y'all! Moved from Texas over the summer and this is my first Gasparilla! Have a lot of people coming through and staying with me from out of town, just want to see how you all celebrate and what we should and shouldn't hit throughout the weekend. We're all in our 20s-30s and loooove to party. Have a boat reserved but wondering if it's worth it or not. Thanks!