The Tampa Bay Lightning have announced several official watch parties as their first-round playoff series continues against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Ford Thunder Alley is hosting the official watch party with the puck drop scheduled for 7 p.m. ET Friday. There will be drink specials, food trucks, live music, giveaways and more.
North Straub Park in downtown St. Petersburg is scheduled to host the Game 3 watch party at 7 p.m. ET Sunday. The park is located at 400 Bayshore Drive North East.
Sparkman Wharf in Tampa is scheduled to host the Game 4 watch party at 7 p.m. ET Tuesday. It's located at 615 Channelside Drive.
As the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, it's unlikely the Blue Jackets will sweep the Lightning in four games. Ford Thunder Alley is scheduled to host the Game 5 watch party on Friday, April 19. A time for puck drop is not yet scheduled.
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