Anyone up for hockey under the stars?
The Washington Capitals will be hosting a viewing party at Gateway Park in Rosslyn, Virginia, for Game One of the Eastern Conference Final against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The game is on Friday, May 11 and starts at 8pm. The park event begins an hour before the game.
Fans will be able to watch the game on a 40-foot screen, as well as meet and greet with mascot Slapshot and the Red Rockers.
Gateway Park is located at 1300 Lee Highway, Base of Key Bridge, Arlington, VA.
Fans are encouraged to bring a blanket and/or lawn chair to watch the game. In the event of inclement weather, any updated about the party will be made through the Caps’ twitter account, @Capitals.
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The Washington Capitals will host an Eastern Conference Final Game 1 Viewing Party at Gateway Park in Rosslyn, Va., on Friday, May 11, from 7 p.m. through the conclusion of the game. The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Washington Capitals at Amalie Arena in Tampa at 8 p.m.
The game will be aired on a 40-foot projection screen, and the event will feature appearances by Capitals personalities including mascot Slapshot and Red Rockers. Fans are encouraged to bring a blanket or low chairs to cheer on the Caps at the park.
The viewing party was coordinating in conjunction with the Rosslyn Business Improvement District (BID) and Arlington County.
The event is weather permitting – in the event of inclement weather, follow @Capitals for updates.
Headline Photo: Rosslyn BID
