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Tampa Bay Thanksgiving events

Turkey Day is almost here. Spread some gratitude around TBAY at these seasonal happenings.

November 17, 2023 • 
Patrick Sidwell
A Thanksgiving dinner sits on a table. There is a turkey, cranberry sauce, various other plates, and people are eating with wine glasses in front of them.

It’s time to show thanks, TBAY.

Photo by Karolina Grabowska via Pexels

Grab the stuffing, it’s time for Thanksgiving. Here are a few ways to celebrate the holiday in the Tampa Bay area:

We also rounded up some of the turkey trots going on this week. Have fun out there, TBAY.

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