The 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs begin this week, and there are deals, specials, and celebrations every day to get fans geared up for playoff hockey!
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The Tampa Bay Lightning are the #1 overall seed in the Eastern Conference and the city has several events planned to build hype.
Monday, April 9
Papa John's -
Get 50% off your regular menu priced online order at papajohns.com using promo code: BOLTSW
Offer valid all day, online only, at participating Tampa Bay locations.
Lightning Playoff Kickoff Party presented by Florida Hospital -
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Joe Chillura Park: 600 E Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602
In partnership with Hillsborough County, fans are invited to join ThunderBug, Lightning Girls & Rolling Thunder for food trucks, live music, & free Lightning giveaways. With a $20 donation, fans can also prepare for their playoff beards with a trim as part of the Beard-a-thon Launch Shave Event in support of the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF).
City Playoff Banner Unveil -
2 p.m.
City Hall Plaza: 306 E. Jackson St. Tampa, FL 33602
Join Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn and Dave Andreychuk from the Tampa Bay Lightning as they hoist a banner on the side of the Tampa Municipal Office Building in support of the Bolts in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Tuesday, April 10
Tropical Smoothie Cafe -
$3 24oz Smoothies all day for Bolts Fans wearing Tampa Bay Lightning gear to participating Tampa Bay area Tropical Smoothie Cafe locations.
Valid one per person.
Do Good Tuesday: Laundry Project -
3 - 6 p.m.
Laundromart of Tampa: 8215 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33604
Fans are encouraged to help fill Rolling Thunder with laundry supply donations in exchange for official Lightning playoff swag. There will also be a Lightning-themed mural painted by Pep Rally Inc. as part of the CLEAN campaign. Papa Johns and Publix to provide food for families.
Wednesday, April 11
Dunkin' Donuts -
7 -10 a.m.
Free Lightning donut with any $1 Medium Bolt Jolt Wednesday purchase through the Dunkin' Donuts Mobile App.
Valid at all locations in the greater Tampa Bay, FL area while supplies last.
iHeart Media Station Flag Drop Event -
7 - 9 a.m.
iHeart Media: 4002 West Gandy Blvd, Tampa FL 33611
Fans can pick up more Lightning giveaways and hangout with the Lightning Girls while enjoying live broadcasts.
Lightning Trivia Night -
7:30 p.m.
Sail Pavilion: 333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602
Enjoy Lightning-themed trivia with Trivia Nation. Fans will have the chance to win signed merchandise, Lightning swag and more. Wear Bolts gear to score special drink specials.
Thursday, April 12
Chick-fil-A -
Free Chick-fil-A® Chicken Biscuit during breakfast hours for Bolts fans wearing Tampa Bay Lightning gear at participating Tampa Bay area locations.
No purchase necessary. Valid only at participating Pinellas, Pasco, Polk, Hillsborough, Hernando, Sarasota and Manatee counties . Breakfast served until 10:30AM. Limit one per person. While supplies last.
Friday, April 13
Big Storm -
Free pint all day for Bolts fans wearing Tampa Bay Lightning gear at all Big Storm Brewing Co. locations.
Holy Hog BBQ -
Free side of jalapeno mac & cheese with any purchase for Bolts fans wearing Tampa Bay Lightning gear.
Valid at all Tampa locations.
Lightning Playoff Pop Up Shop moved by PODS
6 - 9 p.m.
Sail Pavilion: 333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602
Pick up exclusive Lightning retail items that will only be available at the pop up shop location.
