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January in the Tampa Bay Area

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The following are Tampa Bay events, January 2012. If you're looking for something fun to do in January, you've come to the right place. For more information on any of the events, click on the event's title ( Submit Your Event )

1. Lightning v Blue Jackets 1/24/12

Watch the Tampa Bay Lightning take on the Blue Jackets at the Tampa Bay Times Forum Tuesday, January, 24, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.

2. ABBA Tribute Band in Concert 1/25/12

Ruth Eckerd Hall will host an ABBA tribute concert at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, January, 25, 2012. The magic of one of the greatest pop music phenomena ever returns with ABBA: The Concert, courtesy of the tribute group recognized as “the closest to ABBA you’ll ever get.” The show includes two of the original members of the ABBA rhythm section, adding authenticity to this great sound.

3. Casanova's Blast Friday 1/27/12

Bright House Networks presents Blast Friday with live musical performances on the St. Petersburg Times Cleveland Street Stage. This FREE family-friendly event takes place just outside the doors of the Capitol Theatre and will feature a variety of vendors, as well as food, beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages. Downtown restaurants will be open for business with outdoor dining available on Cleveland Street. The street fair begins at 5:30 p.m. with entertainment until 10 p.m.

4. Gasparilla Day Parade of the Pirates 1/28/12

Beginning at 2 p.m. in downtown Tampa, watch the Gasparilla Parade of the Pirates. This is a free event although most places will be charging to park. The parade begins at Bay to Bay Boulevard and Bayshore Boulevard. It continues along Bayshore Boulevard to Brorein Street, turns east on Brorein Street, then north on Ashley Drive. The parade ends at Cass Street & Ashley Drive.

5. Lightning v. Capitals 1/31/12

Watch the Tampa Bay Lightning take on the Capitals at the Tampa Bay Times Forum Tuesday, January, 31, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.

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