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Celebrate Rays ALDS This Weekend By Getting Team Swag At Tampa, St. Pete Drive-Thru Events

Tampa Rays fans can pick up swag at a drive-thru event at the FL Aquarium, and St. Pete Rays fans can do the same at the Trop this weekend.

Tampa Bay Rays fans can get American League Division Series team swag at drive-thru events in St. Petersburg and Tampa Saturday and Sunday.
Tampa Bay Rays fans can get American League Division Series team swag at drive-thru events in St. Petersburg and Tampa Saturday and Sunday. (Getty Images/Bob Lavey)

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — The Tampa Bay Rays have announced events and activations on both sides of Tampa Bay leading up to the postseason and during the American League Division Series.

Events begin with two Rays Up Tampa Bay drive-thrus, scheduled at the Florida Aquarium Saturday, Oct. 2 and at Tropicana Field Sunday, Oct 3. Other events and activations include watch parties in St. Petersburg and Tampa for ALDS road games, various locations for fans to pick up Rays Up Tampa Bay yard signs and incentives at the Rays Republic Team Store.

“We are excited to celebrate the magic of a Rays push to the World Series again with the Tampa Bay community,” Vice President Eric Weisberg, marketing and creative services said. “We have scheduled events on both sides of the bay so that Rays fans can conveniently engage with us and show their pride in this exceptional team. We truly appreciate their support and look forward to continuing the tradition of championship in Tampa Bay.”

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Full Schedule Of Events

Rays Up Tampa Bay Drive-Thru

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  • Date: Saturday, Oct. 2
  • Time: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
  • Location: Adjacent to The Florida Aquarium Parking Lot, 815 Channelside Dr., Tampa
  • Details: Fans to receive a Rays Up yard sign and a swag bag

Rays Up Tampa Bay Drive-Thru

  • Date: Sunday, Oct. 3
  • Time: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
  • Location: Tropicana Field
  • Enter Tropicana Field parking lots from Third Avenue South
  • Details: Fans to receive a Rays Up yard sign and swag bag

Rays Republic Team Store Promotion

  • Dates: Oct. 1-14
  • Non-game days: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Game days: As above, though the store will close for security measures 2.5 hours before gates open, then reopen with gates.
  • Location: Rays Republic Team Store at Tropicana Field. Located adjacent to gate 1.
  • Details: Any order of $150 or more includes a 2020 American League Championship replica trophy

Rays Up Tampa Bay Yard Signs, presented by Bayfront Health St. Petersburg, Distribution Sites

  • Date: Beginning Saturday, Oct. 2
  • Time: Location business hours
  • Location: Various
  • Details: Fans can pick up yard signs at select partner locations during each business’ regular operating hours, while supplies last.

ALDS Games 3 & 4 (if necessary) Watch Parties, presented by Budweiser

  • Dates: Sunday, Oct. 10 and Monday, Oct. 11
  • Time: TBD based on broadcast schedule
  • Location: Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin Street, Tampa, FL 33602

ALDS Games 3 & 4 (if necessary) Watch Parties, presented by Budweiser

  • Dates: Sunday, October 10 and Monday, Oct. 11
  • Time: TBD based on broadcast schedule
  • Location: St. Pete Pier, 800 Second Avenue NE, St. Petersburg

For a list of yard sign distribution sites and additional details on all postseason events, visit RaysBaseball.com/Postseason.

The Rays head to their third consecutive postseason appearance with the American League East Division title and the best record in the American League at 98-60.

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