City of Annapolis, Maryland (MD) Parking Guide

Annapolis Parking: 60 West St., Suite 106, Annapolis, MD 21401
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
Premium Parking: 121 Cathedral St., Ste 2D, Annapolis, MD 21401

Free Holiday Parking 

Downtown Annapolis is magical this time of year. The shops and streets are decked out, the carolers wander up and down Main Street during Midnight Madness (Dec. 7, 14 & 21). What can the City of Annapolis do to make it even better?

Offer free parking!

Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, the City is offering two hours of free parking at metered spaces in downtown – and to celebrate the inaugural year of the new Noah Hillman Garage, the City is offering the first hour free there, too.

This year, the free parking program will look slightly different, but the new features are designed to offer improved customer service now and into the future.

HOLIDAY PARKING

Downtown Metered Spaces: Parking at downtown metered spaces (individual meters and kiosks) will be free for the first two hours. With the app – if you decide to stay longer – you don’t need to return to your vehicle to re-feed a meter, simply add additional time on the app.

Hillman Garage: The all-new Hillman Garage reopened in June of 2023 with more parking spaces, EV charging, and no waiting in line to enter or exit. Paying for parking in the new garage works just like street parking. Pull in, use the QR code, ParkMobile, or the payment kiosk to select the amount of parking you’ll need and you’re on your way. Since the garage is new this year, we’re offering your first hour free during the holidays.

Park, Shop & Dine: In this program, downtown businesses purchase discounted garage parking for patrons. Ask your favorite shop or restaurant if they participate!

Residents Park Free: Visit AnnapolisParking.com to learn about garage incentives for residents of the City of Annapolis. With the Residents Park Free program, Annapolis residents get two hours of daily free parking at Hillman, Gott’s, Knighton and Park Place.

Park Place, Gott’s, and Knighton garages: The outer garages are all about value. Park Place costs just $1 for the first hour, $3 for two hours, or employers can request $3 all-day vouchers for staff. Both Knighton and Gott’s garages are $3 for the first hour. All three city garages are serviced by the downtown magenta shuttle, which is free and runs in a continuous loop. Starting Dec. 1, the magenta shuttle operates Monday through Thursday 6:00 am until 11:00 pm, Friday 6:00 am until midnight, Saturday 8:00 am until midnight and Sundays 8:00 am until 8:00 pm. During Midnight Madness, the shuttle will run until 1 a.m. Download the “TransLoc” app and track the shuttle’s location in real time.

Ten-minute trolley (Maryland Ave/State Circle and Eastport): On Saturdays and Sundays, two electric GEM carts run from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Catch the free Maryland Avenue/State Circle trolley at Gott’s Garage, Whitmore Garage, or Calvert Street Garage (which offers free parking on evenings and weekends). The Eastport trolley makes a continuous loop between Norman Drive, Chesapeake Ave, Chester Ave., Second Street, and Bay Ridge Ave. Transit passengers can connect at the Eastport Shopping Center via the Green, Brown, Red and Purple (evenings and Sunday only) transit lines. Flag the trolley down anywhere along the route (for safety reasons, operations are limited to daylight hours and good weather).

Other Parking Deals: Park free at City-owned garages (Gott’s Court, Knighton, Park Place and Hillman) on Sunday mornings (enter after 6 a.m. and exit before 2 p.m.). Make sure you have a plan to see historic Annapolis this holiday season, named one of Conde Nast Traveler’s “10 Best Cities” and Travel & Leisure’s “25 Best Christmas Towns in the US.”

2023 Annapolis Boat Show Parking Tips

The Annapolis Fall boat shows return to historic downtown Annapolis along City Dock on the Annapolis harbor. The United States Powerboat Show will take place October 5-8, 2023. The United States Sailboat Show takes place October 12-15, 2023.

Setup, with some limitations on downtown parking, will begin Wednesday, September 27. Breakdown will continue until close of business on October 19. The changeover between shows will take place Oct. 8 through 11. Please be alert to road closures and parking restrictions in and around City Dock throughout the entire period from Sept. 27 to Oct. 19. Give yourself extra time when navigating downtown Annapolis and the Historic District.

For full event details, such as tickets and exhibit information, visit www.annapolisboatshows.com.

Here are a few parking tips:

  • Restricted Parking: Parking will be restricted to RESIDENTS ONLY on the following streets for the entire duration of the two events (Oct. 2 to Oct. 17). Please note these restrictions are zoned for District 1 residential permit holders only.
    • Prince George Street from Craig Street to East Street
    • Randall Street from Prince George Street to King George Street
    • East Street from Prince George Street to King George Street
    • Green Street, Newman Street, and St. Mary’s Street.
  • No Parking: There will be no parking on Prince George Street from Craig Street to the docks Wednesday, September 27 through Thursday, October 19.
  • City Parking Garages: For more detailed information, visit www.annapolisparking.com. Parking will be available at the four city-owned garages: Hillman (closest) Knighton, Gotts Court, and Park Place (serviced by the magenta shuttle, see next item).
  • Free Shuttle: The free downtown (magenta) shuttle will provide service between city-owned garages and downtown in a 10-minute loop. Visitors can track the shuttle in real-time by downloading the “transloc” app for Android or Apple. You may also track the Circulator in real-time at accessannapolis.transloc.com.
  • Additional Garages: Visitors may also find free parking at the State Garage (aka Calvert Street Garage) at 19 St. Johns Street after 6 p.m., Monday through Friday and all weekend. Whitmore Garage, located at 25 Clay Street, is also available to the public as space allows for a fee after 9 a.m. Monday through Saturday. Whitmore is free to the public every Sunday until 4 p.m.
  • Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium & Board of Education: Visitors can park at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium for $25 ($20 when booked in advance) and take a FREE shuttle downtown EXCEPT on Saturday, Oct. 8 due to a Navy Football home game. On Oct. 8, a free Boat Show shuttle will be available from the Anne Arundel County Public Schools/Board of Education parking lot on Riva Road ($20 parking fee).
  • Visiting the Show by Boat: All anchored boats must register with the Annapolis Harbormaster by coming to the Harbormaster’s office at #1 Dock Street. For more information, call 410-263-7973 or VHF 17. Hail the Annapolis Water Taxi by calling 410-263-0033 or VHF 68.

Plan Ahead: Complete Boat Show parking details, including additional lots, are available at https://annapolisboatshows.com/powerboat-show/attend.

Parking Tips for Independence Day 2023

Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley invites all residents to the celebration of Independence Day with a parade and fireworks on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.

The parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Amos Garrett Boulevard and proceed along West Street, around Church Circle, and down Main Street. Following the parade, at 8 p.m., the Salvation Army James B. Anderson Conservatory Band will perform patriotic music at Annapolis City Dock. The fireworks display will begin at approximately 9:15 p.m.

INDEPENDENCE DAY IN ANNAPOLIS
Main Street and the Spa Creek Bridge (from Eastport to downtown) will be closed to traffic beginning at 6 p.m. and remain closed until the conclusion of the fireworks, at approximately 10 p.m. Please note that parking in downtown will be crowded. In addition, close-in parking may make it more difficult for out-of-towners to get out of town after the celebration.

Please be aware that the closer you get to downtown the harder it will be to park and the more difficulty you will have getting out of town after the celebration. For up-to-date parking
information, visit www.AccessAnnapolis.com.

Parking is available at Hillman, Knighton or Park Place. The free downtown “magenta” shuttle will run along West and Main Streets. The downtown shuttle will run from 8 a.m. to midnight on July 4, 2023. On Tuesday, July 4, the City will have a cooling bus parked outside the Harbormaster’s Office on Dock Street.

Due to heavy traffic and large attendance, local garages may fill up early. Therefore, the City will also provide free shuttle service from the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium (Gate 5) to Lawyers Mall from approximately 4:30 p.m. to midnight. Parking at Navy Stadium will be $10 per vehicle on Monday, July 4, 2023.

PARKING RESTRICTIONS

Beginning at 4 p.m. and extending until about 10:30 p.m., parking will be prohibited and violators may be towed from the following areas:

  • City Dock
  • Main Street
  • Randall Street
  • Market Space

Both sides of Severn Avenue between First and Burnside Streets

ROAD RESTRICTIONS AND CLOSURES
In Eastport, vehicular traffic into the north side of the Eastport Peninsula will be restricted between 5 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Pedestrian traffic will be permitted. Roadblocks will be set up at 5 p.m. at Sixth Street at Severn Avenue, and Sixth Street at Chesapeake Avenue denying access to downtown via the Spa Creek Bridge. Off Edgewood Road, Bembe Beach Road from Awald Road to the end will be closed for a private event.

Prince George Street will be posted “Resident Only Parking” from Craig Street to Maryland Avenue from 2 p.m. to midnight. East Street will be posted as “Resident Only Parking” from Prince George Street to King George Street from 2 p.m. to midnight. Randall Street will be posted “Resident Only Parking” from Prince George Street to King George Street from 2 p.m. to midnight.

Vehicular traffic will be denied access to the downtown area beginning at 5 p.m. until approximately 10:30 p.m. Road blocks will also be set up in the following locations:

  • Church Circle and Main Street
  • Duke of Gloucester Street at Conduit Street, at Green Street, at St. Mary’s Street and at Compromise Street

Traffic will be allowed to flow down Duke of Gloucester Street from Church Circle and into Eastport via one lane (not into downtown Annapolis) until 9 p.m. At that time, the Spa Creek Bridge will be closed and Duke of Gloucester Street will be closed to ensure pedestrian safety and to facilitate the movement of foot traffic leaving the area after the fireworks display. Be alert to road closures in the area of Bladen Street and College Avenue (State of Maryland construction project).

For full event details, visit www.annapolis.gov.

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Hillman Garage to Reopen June 14, 2023

The City of Annapolis will hold a Grand (re)Opening for the downtown Noah Hillman Garage from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 with live music, giveaways and free parking. The garage closed in April of 2022 for the rebuild. 

FEATURES OF THE NEW GARAGE: The new garage will include: more parking spaces (165 more than the old garage); gateless entry and exit; easier payments through the app, text-to-pay, or at payment kiosks; two elevators; two public restrooms; stormwater controls; EV charging stations (nine in total, including six Level III “fast” chargers and three Level II’s); 594 solar panels on the roof that will generate 281 kWh (enough for all connected loads for the garage itself); bicycle racks; greater ADA accessibility; increased lighting for public safety; space counter indicators at the entrances on Gorman Street and Duke of Gloucester; and more.
Premium Parking is the parking vendor for AMRP and will operate the garage as part of the concession agreement. Premium has been working in the City since mid-2022 when they were brought in to handle on-street parking enforcement in Districts 1 and 2 (downtown). Monthly parkers who were moved to other garages in the City are now eligible for monthly parking at the new Hillman. All other monthly applicants will be served in order of receipt of application by visiting www.premiumparking.com/P4902.

ABOUT GATELESS ENTRY: Operationally, the new Hillman Garage will function without entry and exit gates, allowing faster ingress and egress (no queuing of vehicles that cause back-ups). Upon entering the garage, don’t wait for the gate to go up or struggle to pull a ticket. Just drive right in and find a space. Cameras at the entrance are outfitted with license plate readers (LPRs) that take a picture of every vehicle’s license plate.

Once inside, patrons will need to pay for parking in one of three ways: app, text-to-pay, or at the pay kiosk. You’ll estimate the amount of time you want to use (don’t worry, you can add time on the app if you decide to stay longer). When ready to leave, visitors simply exit the garage. There’s no time spent feeding a ticket or figuring out which way the credit card goes into the slot. Just drive away. The LPR on exit will calculate and sign off that you paid for the amount of parking you used.

The new garage will offer free parking between the Grand Opening on June 14 and Monday, June 19 in order to encourage residents and visitors to check out the new garage and celebrate by shopping and dining downtown. Parking enforcement will begin on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.

Navigating Annapolis During Naval Academy Commissioning Week

Navigating Annapolis During Naval Academy Commissioning Week

The United States Naval Academy’s Commissioning Week activities run from May 21 to 26, 2023. The graduation and commissioning ceremony for the Class of 2023 take place on Friday, May 26 at 10 a.m. at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on Rowe Boulevard.

For a full listing of events and activities, visit https://www.usna.edu/CommissioningWeek.

In the days before the graduation and commissioning ceremony, City residents and visitors should expect heavy traffic, temporary road and bridge closures, parking limitations, maritime traffic restrictions and increased security in downtown.

Hours and restrictions for vehicular and pedestrian access to the U.S. Naval Academy during Commissioning Week will be posted on the Commissioning Week website; the outdoor graduation ceremony is limited to invited Naval Academy and Class of 2023 guests and authorized personnel only.

PARKING: The best option for getting onto the yard is to park at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and take the free shuttle to enter through the Visitor Center at Gate One. With the closure of the downtown Hillman Garage for a rebuild, the closest parking garage options are: Gott’s, Knighton and Park Place. For more information on parking and navigating downtown, visit: www.AccessAnnapolis.com.

HEAVY TRAFFIC: Make a plan to accommodate the increase in cars and pedestrian traffic as much as possible. Allow yourself plenty of extra time and please be courteous to out-of-town drivers who are unfamiliar with City streets. Download the “Prepare Me Annapolis” mobile app (Apple/Android) to receive local traffic alerts.

On Friday, May 26, traffic around Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on Rowe Blvd. will be heavy until approximately 3 p.m.

TEMPORARY ROAD AND BRIDGE CLOSURES:
On Tuesday, May 23, the Route 450 (Naval Academy) bridge will be closed between 10:45 a.m. until approximately 3:45 p.m. for the Blue Angels flyover rehearsal. The bridge will close again on Wednesday, May 24 at approximately 1:45 p.m. until approximately 4 p.m. for the Blue Angels flight demonstration.

DOWNTOWN PARKING LIMITATIONS: Expect parking to be limited throughout the week. Visit www.AnnapolisParking.com to reserve garage parking at Gott’s Garage in advance. Please note that there will be strict enforcement of metered parking, two-hour limited spaces, Residential Permit Zones and red zones. Visitors are strongly encouraged to park at Knighton (Corner of Colonial Avenue and West Street) and Park Place (Just off of West Street and Spa Road) garages and take the free downtown shuttle.

On Friday, May 26, 2023, there will be no state employee parking at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium Lot. The parking lot will be reserved for graduation attendees. City and state employees who normally park at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium should relocate to the Calvert Street Garage.

INCREASED SECURITY: All residents and visitors should remain aware of their surroundings. Please identify suspicious personnel, packages or behavior to local authorities. If you see something, say something. Dial 9-1-1 for emergency response. For non-emergency inquiries or questions, contact the Annapolis Call Center at 410-260-2211.

MARITIME TRAFFIC: Boaters must pay close attention to markers that delineate exclusionary zones and temporary channels (marked by red and green buoys). Please look for public safety boats and follow instructions promptly. The Annapolis Harbormaster operates on VHF 17. The area of Spa Creek and the Severn River will be patrolled by the U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Natural Resources Police, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Annapolis Harbormaster, Annapolis Police and Annapolis Fire Rescue boats. For complete information on maritime traffic rules and procedures, visit: https://www.annapolis.gov/1916/Blue-Angels-2023.

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Spring Sailboat Show Parking Tips

The Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show is back at City Dock and will run from 10 a.m. on Friday, April 28 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 30 at City Dock in downtown Annapolis. Here a few parking and traffic tips:

Cars will not be permitted to park at the end of Dock Street (from the Harbormaster’s Office to Susan Campbell Park) beginning at midnight on April 25. Cars that remain after that time will be removed. Dock Street and Prince George Street from Craig Street to the water will be closed to vehicles and used for show setup.

Vendor load-ins will begin on April 25 for water exhibits and April 27 for land exhibits.

PARKING:

Visitors can pay to park at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and Eastport Elementary School. There is a free shuttle to the show from Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Eastport Elementary is a short walk across the Spa Creek bridge.

City Garages: Park at any one of the regular city garages: Knighton, Gotts Court, or Park Place and take the Free Downtown “Magenta” Shuttle. Hillman Garage remains closed for reconstruction.

Online Pre-Paid Parking Option: Visitors can reserve parking in advance at Gotts (25 Calvert Street, $16.80 per day), or Knighton (1a Colonial Ave. at $11.20 per day) garages. For details, visit www.AnnapolisParking.com.

Additional Garages: Visitors may also find free parking at the State-owned Garage (aka Calvert Street Garage) at 19 St. Johns Street after 6 pm, Monday-Friday and all weekend. Whitmore Garage located at 25 Clay Street is also available to the public as space allows for a fee after 9 a.m. Monday through Saturday. Whitmore is free to the public every Sunday until 4 pm.

For details on the boat show: www.AnnapolisBoatShows.com.

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St. Patrick’s Parade Parking

The Annapolis St. Patrick’s Parade Sunday, March 5 with step-off at 1 pm. In addition to the parade, the following events will take place the same weekend:
  • The Annapolis Hooley, or Irish Party, will take place at Susan Campbell Park at City Dock from 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday, March 3 (ticketed event);
  • Shamrock the Dock, a two-day concert and festival, will take place on Dock Street and Susan Campbell Park at City Dock on Saturday from noon to 10 p.m. (ticketed event) and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. (free and open to the public).

The Sunday parade will begin just below Westgate Circle/Park Place and travel down West Street to Church Circle, go clockwise around the traffic circle to Main Street, continue down Main Street, and end at City Dock.

Parking Restrictions and Road Closures

  • PARKING RESTRICTIONS: From Monday, February 27 to Tuesday, March 7, there will be no parking on Dock Street from the Harbormaster’s office to Susan Campbell Park. On Sunday, March 5, there will be no parking in the first block of West Street and along Main Street before and during the parade.
  • ROAD CLOSURES: Dock Street will be closed, except for emergency vehicles, between the Harbormaster’s Office and Susan Campbell Park from Monday, February 27 to Tuesday, March 7. Streets along the parade route will close before 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 5, and are expected to remain closed until the conclusion of the parade, at approximately 3 p.m.

Parking Options

The best parking option is:

  • Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium: Naptown Events, the event organizer, is sponsoring free shuttles from Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium to Westgate Circle (for parade participants and watchers) and then to City Dock for those attending Shamrock the Dock. Parking at the stadium is $10 per vehicle. For more information, and to purchase tickets for the Hooley and Saturday’s Shamrock the Dock, visit www.naptownevents.com.

Other parking options are:

  • West Street Garages: Visitors can park at Park Place, Knighton Garage or Gott’s Court Garage along the West Street corridor and take the free Magenta Shuttle downtown. Parking can be reserved online ahead of time at Knighton Garage and Gott’s Court Garage by visiting www.annapolisparking.com, navigating to the garage of your choice, and selecting “Buy Daily Parking.” Whitmore Garage on West Street is also free to the public Sunday, March 5.
  • Ride the free Magenta Shuttle: Park at any one of the garages in the West Street corridor and take the Free Magenta Shuttle into downtown (view map). The Free Shuttle will conveniently get you to and from your destination. Here’s an informational video. To track the Shuttle in real-time, download and install the TransLoc app available on the Google Play Store or Apple Store.
  • State Garage: State Garage (aka Calvert Street Garage) at 19 St. John’s Street is also free to the public from Friday 6 pm to Monday 6 am.

To get up-to-date information on traffic, parking restrictions and road closures, text PADDY2023 to 38276.

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Parking Tips for 2023 Legislative Session

The City of Annapolis welcomes visitors downtown for the 2023 Maryland General Assembly legislative session. As the rebuild of the Noah Hillman Garage continues, please visit www.accessannapolis.com for all of the city’s mobility options. For convenient downtown parking during the session, consider the following tips.

Park at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium: The best parking option during the legislative session is Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium (550 Taylor Avenue). The stadium lot is serviced by the State Shuttle route ($2 fare each way), with a regular schedule from 6:30 am to 8 pm, Monday through Friday. During the legislative period, an additional bus is added during the peak periods, from 7 am to 10:30 am, and 3:30 pm to 5:15 pm. Also, during the legislative session, extended shuttle service is provided on Mondays only until 10 pm.

Park at Any West Street Garage: Visitors can park at Park Place, Knighton Garage or Gott’s Court Garage along the West Street corridor and take the free Magenta Shuttle downtown. Parking can be reserved online ahead of time at Knighton Garage and Gott’s Court Garage by visiting www.annapolisparking.com, navigating to the garage of your choice, and selecting “Buy Daily Parking.”

Ride the free Magenta Shuttle: Park at any one of the garages in the West Street corridor and take the Free Magenta Shuttle into downtown (view map). The Free Shuttle will conveniently get you to and from your legislative session destination. Here’s an informational video. To track the Shuttle in real-time, download and install the TransLoc app available on the Google Play Store or Apple Store.

Invest in Monthly Parking: For guaranteed parking, visitors can purchase monthly parking passes for the Knighton Garage or Park Place Garage. Contact Annapolis Parking at annapolisparking@spplus.com or (443) 648-3087 for rates and details.

Park Free: Park free on weeknights and at Calvert Street Garage (aka State Garage) at 19 St. John’s Street Monday-Friday 6 pm to 6 am and on weekends.

Find all Transportation and Mobility Options: Visit Access Annapolis to explore an abundance of parking and transportation options as the City rebuilds the Hillman Garage with more parking spaces and exciting new features.

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Inauguration Parking Tips

The City of Annapolis is preparing for the gubernatorial inauguration on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. The official swearing-in will take place at noon inside the State House, followed by a public ceremony on the northwest side of the State House (facing Lawyer’s Mall). For information specific to inauguration ceremonies, please visit mooremillerinauguration.com.

PARKING AND TRAFFIC

Before, during, and after the event, there will be parking restrictions and road closures downtown. Starting at noon on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023 (until approximately 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19):
  • North Street traveling towards State Circle will be closed to traffic. North Street traveling towards College Avenue will be open, but will be a no parking zone.
  • State Circle between North and School Streets will be closed to both traffic and parking. The entire area of Lawyer’s Mall will be a restricted area with no pedestrian traffic permitted.
Starting at midnight on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023 (until approximately 4 p.m. on Jan. 18):
  • Maryland Avenue between State Circle and Prince George Street will be a no parking zone.
  • State Circle will be a no parking zone.
  • Francis Street between Main Street and State Circle will be a no parking zone.
  • College Avenue between Prince George Street and St. Johns Street will be a no parking zone.
  • Calvert Street between Bladen Street and Northwest Street will be a no parking zone.
  • St. Johns Street between Calvert Street and College Avenue will be a no parking zone.

Starting at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023 (until approximately 4 p.m. on Jan. 18):

  • ROAD CLOSURES: State Circle, North Street, School Street, Francis Street, Bladen Street, College Avenue (Church Circle to Prince George Street), East Street (State Circle to Fleet Street), and Maryland Avenue (Prince George Street to State Circle). All parking restrictions will be posted with signage 48 hours prior. Please be alert to temporary parking signage. Due to security protocols, parking restrictions will be strictly enforced.

ATTENDING THE INAUGURATION:

  • Free parking for inaugural attendees will be available at Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium (Taylor Ave: Gates 5 and 6), then take the free shuttle between the stadium and the inauguration location.
  • For non-inaugural visitors, parking will be available at City garages including Park Place, Knighton and Gotts. From any of these garages, take the free Downtown “magenta” shuttle into Downtown (running approximately every 8 to 12 minutes).

On Wednesday, Jan. 18, Maryland State Police will set up security checkpoints and inspection sites at numerous locations around Downtown Annapolis. Businesses in the Downtown area should schedule deliveries before 6 a.m. or after 3 p.m. to reduce downtime for drivers due to these security checks and road closures. Maryland State Police suggest that all visitors give themselves extra time due to the need for heightened security.

Inaugural events will take place on January 18. The outdoor ceremony will begin at 12:30 p.m. Inaugural ceremony activities will conclude at approximately 2:30 p.m.

There will be a ceremonial 19-gun salute between 12:45 and 1 p.m. The Rowe Boulevard spur to Northwest Street will be temporarily closed while the salute occurs.

Sign up to receive essential traffic and safety information about Inauguration Day by texting ‘MOOREMILLER23’ to 38276, or using the QR code at right. Standard text message rates may apply. The Annapolis Call Center (410-260-2211) will be open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Jan. 18 for non-emergency questions. Call takers are trained to provide the public with pertinent information and to handle requests for City services.

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Annapolis Holiday Parking

This holiday season, downtown Annapolis will be as festive and beautiful as ever. There will be lights galore, and for the three nights of Midnight Madness (December 1, 8 and 15), Downtown Annapolis Partnership and the businesses have organized carolers, hot cocoa, and selfie opportunities to capture those magical holiday memories.

Here are tips on downtown parking and transit options throughout the holiday season.

DOWNTOWN METERED AND RESIDENTIAL PARKING:

Throughout the Hillman Garage rebuild, we have instituted parking changes. Some of these updates are in place to protect on-street parking for residents – like migrating District I and District II to paid parking through ParkMobile (two-hour limit). For best results, download the ParkMobile app ahead of time.

Of course, any resident with a sticker does not have to pay and has no time limit.

Other changes include upgrading downtown’s old parking meters to parking kiosks that service multiple spaces. On-street metered parking can now be paid with coins, credit/debit cards, or through ParkMobile. As new kiosks are activated, older dual-head meters, many inoperable, are removed.

FREE HOLIDAY PARKING (NON-RESIDENT/VISITOR):

Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley has again approved free holiday parking to encourage visitors to shop, dine, and stay in downtown. The program offers three hours of free parking at metered spaces. The three-hour limit will be enforced, so if you expect your stay to go longer, please use garage parking further up West Street and take the free downtown shuttle.

VOUCHERS FOR GOTT’S GARAGE (CLOSEST GARAGE TO DOWNTOWN):

As an additional incentive, the City of Annapolis is distributing tens of thousands of free parking validations for Gott’s Garage to retail, restaurant and service businesses in the immediate Hillman Garage user area. This area includes Maryland Avenue and State Circle, Compromise and Dock Streets, Market Space, Duke of Gloucester, Compromise and Main Streets, and small connectors in between.

To use the validation, enter at Gott’s and take a ticket. While shopping or dining downtown, ask for parking validation. Each yellow validation is worth two hours of free parking. When you exit the garage, feed the white ticket, followed by the yellow validation. Validations can be used at both the Gott’s pay station kiosks or exit gates.

PARK PLACE, GRADUATE HOTEL + OTHER CITY GARAGES (ONE PARK PLACE / TAKE FREE MAGENTA SHUTTLE):

Park at Park Place (One Park Place) for $1 for the first hour/$3 for two hours. Take the downtown magenta shuttle, which runs in a continuous loop approximately every five minutes from Park Place to Main Street and back. Download the “TransLoc” app and track the shuttle in real time.

Park free at City garages (Gott’s Court, Knighton, Park Place) on Sunday mornings (enter after 6 a.m. and exit before 2 p.m.).

STATE GARAGES FREE USE:

The State Garage (19 St. John’s Street) offers free parking from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Friday and all day on weekends. Whitmore Garage (37 Clay Street) offers free parking on Sundays.

EARN FREE PARKING WITH PARK SHOP & DINE:

PARK, SHOP & DINE: We encourage downtown businesses to participate in the “Park, Shop & Dine” Program by purchasing deeply discounted customer parking validations (.55¢ an hour, minimum validations 100) valid at Gott’s, Knighton, and Park Place garages.

Visitors to Annapolis can enjoy up to four hours of parking free in downtown Annapolis! Park in any of the city-owned garages (Noah Hillman, Gotts Court, Knighton or Park Place), then look for the “Earn Free Parking” sign at your downtown business, or ask if they participate in the Park Shop & Dine. Participating businesses can provide you with a coupon to cover one hour of free parking (most require in-store purchase). You can collect up to four.

If you plan to use more than one Park Shop & Dine validation per visit, do not use the Pay-On-Foot machine. Please proceed to the exit where you will insert the ticket received at entry, followed by up to four validations. Any remaining balance will need to be paid with a credit card. If you plan to use only one Park Shop & Dine validation, you may use either the Pay-On-Foot machine or you may pay at exit.

Business owners – Do your customers like free parking? Of course, they do. Make their visit even by better offering Park & Shop rewards. Get your validation tickets at reduced rates by contacting SP+, parking management firm for the City of Annapolis, at (443) 648-3087 or via through this contact form. You may also visit the SP+ office, located at 60 West Street, Suite 106, from 8 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday.

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