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Bar owners are hoping their customers will have fun while watching the game, and will take precautions to ensure they are complying with coronavirus guidelines.
With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers set to play in a hometown Super Bowl Sunday, local bars are preparing for an increase in customers while trying to keep them safe.
In an attempt to keep local residents and tourists safe while celebrating the big game, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor signed an executive order last month requiring the use of face masks while outdoors in downtown Tampa and other entertainment areas in the city.
“We are incredibly excited to host a fun and safe Super Bowl here in Tampa but we need everyone to do their part, Castor said in a statement. We want fans to feel confident knowing that when they come out to celebrate Super Bowl LV, they can do so safely in a city that takes this pandemic seriously.