Use Parkmobile to Get Two Hours Free at Meters; One Hour Free at Mills-Hillman Garage
ANNAPOLIS, MD - The City of Annapolis will bring back holiday parking with two hours free at metered/kiosk spaces and one hour free at Mills-Hillman Garage when using the ParkMobile app between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. The popular program encourages residents and visitors to come downtown to shop, dine, and stay during the holiday season.
PARKING PROGRAMS
Free Holiday Parking: Park at any metered or kiosk space in downtown Annapolis, use the ParkMobile app, and get two hours free (no code required). You may opt to extend an additional hour at the regular rate. Park at Mills-Hillman Garage (145 Gorman Street), use the ParkMobile app and the first hour is free (with the ability to extend time with payment). To download ParkMobile, visit the app store on your iOS or Android smartphone and search for “ParkMobile.” Drivers without a smartphone may use the call-in number 877-727-5758 for free holiday parking. Simply provide your tag number and the parking zone code. At Mills-Hillman, users taking advantage of the “Residents Park Free” may extend for an additional hour free during the holiday promotion. Please note: parking enforcement remains in effect for expired time.
Streets with meter/kiosks that allow free two-hour holiday parking:
- Calvert Street
- Cathedral Street
- College Avenue West
- Dock Street
- Donner Lot
- Franklin Street
- Maryland Avenue
- Market Space
- Main Street
- Prince George’s Street
- West Street
Residents Park Free: City of Annapolis residents can acquire codes valid for two hours of free parking at City-owned downtown garages: Gotts, Knighton, Park Place, and Mills-Hillman. Applicants must show proof of residency. More info.
Park, Shop & Dine: Visitors can get two hours of free garage parking at Gotts, Knighton, Park Place and Mills-Hillman by shopping or dining at designated businesses and picking up validation coupons. See the complete list of downtown restaurants and shops (and validation information).
The free holiday parking program begins on Friday, November 28 and runs until New Year’s Day.
ACCESSIBLE PARKING
If you have a disabled use license plate or hang tag, you may utilize street parking for double the time posted. As required by federal law, accessible parking is available in all City garages (Mills-Hillman, Gotts, Knighton, and Park Place). Additional on-street accessible parking is marked.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING
All City-owned garages (Park Place, Knighton, Gotts, and Mills-Hillman) have EV charging stations. Learn more.
MIDNIGHT MADNESS
During Midnight Madness - three Thursdays in December (4, 11 and 18) - visitors to downtown Annapolis can park for $5 at Park Place and take the FREE Magenta shuttle to downtown (and back to the garages). Additionally, Calvert Street Garage at 19 St. Johns Street is free every weeknight from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., so visitors for Midnight Madness should take advantage of this convenient parking option. Find more parking options. During Midnight Madness, the City will provide extended Magenta Shuttle Service. On these days, between 4 p.m. and 12:30 a.m., there will be two shuttles running between Park Place and City Dock via West Street. Track the shuttle’s location in real-time by downloading the RLS Shuttle app on your smartphone and selecting “Annapolis.” In addition, the Ten-Minute Trolley/e-cart will be in service between Gotts, Whitmore, Calvert Street garages, and Maryland Avenue/State Circle. Simply flag the driver down for a free ride.
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY (November 29) and GRAND ILLUMINATION (November 30):
Small Business Saturday takes place every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Customers are invited to support small and locally-owned businesses at the start of the holiday shopping season. The Grand Illumination is the annual tree lighting ceremony that takes place at Market Space every year on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. Join Mr. and Mrs. Claus as they arrive to light the tree. The free event begins at 4 p.m. with performances and caroling. During the Grand Illumination, Fleet Street, Cornhill Street, and Market Space are closed. Learn more
For more information, contact the City’s parking vendors during business hours: SP+ (443) 648-3087 (Park Place, Gotts and Knighton Garages and street parking in all areas of the City outside of historic downtown) and Premium Parking (410) 216-5620 (Mills-Hillman Garage and street parking in historic downtown). Holiday parking FAQs.
