October is a Busy Month for “Champa Bay”

On Tuesday, October 5, the New York Yankees faced rivals Boston Red Sox in the one game American League Wild Card Game during postseason. Boston overtook New York, 6-2, and will move on to the five game Division Series against our home town team, the Tampa Bay Rays, which is set to start on Thursday, October 7, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. Alex Cora, Red Sox Manager, made a comment following their win in reference to their upcoming battle with the Rays: “Coming into the season, everybody talked about them being the best team in the big leagues, and we have a huge challenge, but we’re ready for it.” This past year has been legendary in the sports world for Tampa Bay. The Rowdies, Buccaneers, and Lightning all made the playoffs, while the latter two became champions (Lightning two time champs!). Join your fellow Rays fans and Tampa Bay residents by supporting our MLB team as they take on the World Series.

Below are some events in the area you can (responsibly) take part in celebrating the postseason!

ALDS Games 3 & 4 (if necessary) Watch Parties

Dates: Sunday, October 10 and Monday, October 11

Locations:

Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin Street, Tampa, FL 33602

St. Pete Pier, 800 2^nd Avenue NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Rays Game Day Watch Bars

Eddie’s Bar and Grill

1283 Bayshore Blvd, Dunedin, FL 34698

Crabby’s Beachwalk Bar & Grill

333 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767

Courtside Grill

110 Fountain Pkwy N, St. Petersburg, FL 33716

Ferg’s Sports Bar & Grill

1320 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33705

Hattricks

107 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602

MacDinton’s Soho

405 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606

Rays Up Tampa Bay Yard Signs*

Pickup Locations:

Kahwa Coffee

204 2^nd Avenue S. St. Petersburg, FL 33701

3928 Henderson Blvd Tampa, FL 33629

Kane’s Furniture

4501 34^th Street N. St. Petersburg, FL 33714

6222 N. Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, FL 33614

The St. Pete Store & Visitors Center

100 2^nd Avenue N., Suite 150 St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Tijuana Flats

2117 66^th Street N. St. Petersburg, FL 33710

11007 Causeway Blvd Brandon, FL 33511

Unlock Tampa Bay Visitors Center

201 N. Franklin Street #102 Tampa, FL 33602

Ybor City Visitor Information Center

1600 E. 8th Avenue, Suite B104 Tampa, FL 33605

*Yard signs can be picked up at all locations during regular business hours, while supplies last.

Remember to share all your celebrations and pictures on social media using the hashtag #RaysUp!