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Aloft And Element At Midtown Tampa To Host Bucs Watch Party
The free kick-off party for the Buccaneers football season will take place Thursday, Sept. 9, starting at 6 p.m. at Midtown Tampa.

TAMPA, FL — The all-new, dual-branded Aloft and Element Hotel in Midtown Tampa is inviting football fans to Midtown Tampa for a family-friendly watch party to kick off the Tampa Bay Buccaneers football season.
The free event will take place Thursday, Sept. 9 and is open to the public. It will begin at 6 p.m. at the Midtown Commons’ Central Green Space, located directly in front of the hotel. Kick-off is at 8:20 p.m.
The game will be broadcast on a huge screen directly on the green space, with a DJ spinning tunes. Food and beverages such as buckets of beer and wings will be available for purchase. Coolers are not allowed, but fans are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and towels.
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Guests can also extend the fun by booking an overnight stay at either the Aloft or Element hotel with rates starting at $369, including a bucket of beer and wings.
Beginning at 6 p.m., $8 parking will be available at the Waterview parking garage.
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