Can’t get to the arena and want to watch a Lightning playoff game with fellow fans?
The team today announced sites and times for its watch parties for Games 2, 3 and 4 of its opening-round playoff series against the Columbus Blue Jackets. A Game 1 watch party featuring a pregame concert by rock band Cage the Elephant had been announced previously.
Game 1
Game time: Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Party location: Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in Tampa
Details: Free concert by rock band Cage the Elephant begins at 5:15, followed by the watch party, which will include entertainment, games, food trucks, giveaways and more. Fans attending the game can participate in a pregame walk from the park to Amalie Arena.
Game 2
Game time: Friday, 7 p.m.
Party location: Ford Thunder Alley and Corona Cantina at Amalie Arena
Details: Party starts at puck drop with $5 beers, $8 liquor drinks, Chillounge Ice Bar, food specials and more.
Game 3
Game time: Sunday, April 14 at 7 p.m. presented by Coors Light
Party location: North Straub Park, 400 Bayshore Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Details: Party starts at 6 p.m. with live music, beer and food specials, giveaways and more.
Game 4
Game time: Tuesday, April 16 at 7 p.m. presented by Coors Light
Party location: Sparkman Wharf, 615 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602
Details: Party starts at 6 p.m. with live music, beer and food specials, giveaways and more.
For more information, go to www.TampaBayLightning.com/WatchParties.