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Holiday Magic in Downtown Annapolis: Free Parking and More!

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By Markus G. Moore, Director of the Department of Transportation, City of Annapolis

As designated by Travel+Leisure magazine, Annapolis is one of America’s Top 25 Holiday destinations. Each year, historic downtown is transformed into a winter wonderland. The streets and shops are beautifully decorated, and the charm of Midnight Madness on December 5, 12, and 19 will draw visitors from near and far to enjoy the festive atmosphere. To make holiday visits easier and more affordable, the City of Annapolis is continuing its tradition of offering free parking from Black Friday to New Year’s Day.

During the holidays, visitors to downtown can enjoy two hours of free parking at metered spaces, along with a free hour in Noah Hillman Garage. This initiative is part of the City’s commitment to supporting local businesses and ensuring that downtown Annapolis is a welcoming destination during the busiest shopping season of the year.

Holiday Parking Details

Downtown Metered Spaces

Visitors can park free for the first two hours at downtown metered spaces, including kiosks, in the following locations: Calvert Street, Cathedral Street, College Avenue West, City Dock Lot, Dock Street Donner Lot, Franklin Ave, Maryland Avenue, Market Space, and Main Street. To access free parking, use ParkMobile (app or website) and select the amount of time you need. The first two hours will show a cost of $0. ParkMobile makes it easy to add time remotely if you opt to stay longer, allowing you to extend your stay without returning to your vehicle.

Hillman Garage

This holiday season, we’re again offering the first hour free at Hillman. When you park, use the QR code, ParkMobile, or the on-site payment kiosk to pay for your stay – your first hour will automatically be free. Hillman Garage includes electric vehicle (EV) charging and easy gateless entry and exit. 

Park, Shop & Dine

Many downtown restaurants and shops participate in Park, Shop & Dine, with one- and two-hour discounted parking for customers. Be sure to ask at your favorite shops or restaurants if they participate to make your experience even more enjoyable. Learn more about “Park, Shop & Dine.”

Residents Park Free

Annapolis residents can benefit from the “Residents Park Free” program, which offers two hours of free parking at Hillman, Gott’s, Knighton, and Park Place garages. Check out https://www.annapolisparking.com/parking-decals/ for more details on resident incentives.

Additional Garage Options

For those seeking value, Park Place, Gott’s, and Knighton garages offer excellent rates and gateless entry and exit. Employers can purchase $5 all-day vouchers for staff. Each of these garages is serviced by the free downtown Magenta Shuttle, which runs continuously in a loop to keep you connected to downtown, including Main Street, State Circle, and Inner West Street.

Annapolis Current/Ten-Minute Trolley

Take advantage of Annapolis’ unique trolley services! Two electric GEM carts operate on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (weather-permitting), covering Maryland Avenue/State Circle and Eastport. You can catch the trolleys at Gott’s Garage, Whitmore Garage, or Calvert Street Garage, which offers free parking on weekends. The Eastport trolley makes stops along Norman Drive, Chesapeake Ave., Chester Ave., Second Street, and Bay Ridge Ave., connecting riders to several transit lines. Simply flag down a trolley to hop on.

Other Parking Perks

Visitors can park for free at City-owned garages (Gott’s Court, Knighton, Park Place, and Hillman) on Sunday mornings. You must enter after 6 a.m. and leave before 2 p.m. Plan to spend your mornings enjoying downtown’s charming shops and cafes, with easy access to everything Historic Annapolis has to offer.

With so much to see and do, Annapolis is a holiday destination not to be missed. From our historic charm to the twinkling holiday lights, there’s something for everyone. Make a plan to visit us this season – and be sure to take advantage of our holiday parking options for a stress-free experience.

Happy holidays from the City of Annapolis, and we look forward to welcoming you downtown!

Free Downtown Holiday Parking

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Two Hours Free at Meters, One Hour Free at Hillman Garage From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Using ParkMobile

The City of Annapolis will bring back free holiday parking; two hours at metered/kiosk spaces and one hour at Hillman Garage when using the ParkMobile app. The popular program takes place between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. Paired with other free parking options downtown (Residents Park Free and Park, Shop & Dine), residents and visitors have every reason to do all their holiday shopping and dining in downtown Annapolis!

PARKING PROGRAMS:

  • Free Holiday Parking: Park at any metered or kiosk space in downtown Annapolis, use the ParkMobile app, and get two hours free at the following locations: Calvert Street, Cathedral Street, College Avenue West, City Dock Lot, Dock Street, Donner Lot, Franklin Ave, Maryland Avenue, Market Space, and Main Street. You may opt to extend your time at the regular rate. Park at Hillman Garage (145 Gorman Street), use the ParkMobile app and the first hour is free. 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. Provide the tag number and the parking zone code. Please note: parking enforcement remains in effect for expired meters.
  • Residents Park Free: City of Annapolis residents can get codes valid for two hours of free parking at City-owned downtown garages: Gotts, Knighton, Park Place and Hillman. Must show proof of residency. Visit https://www.annapolisparking.com/parking-decals for more information. 
  • Park, Shop & Dine: Visitors can get up to 4 hours of free garage parking at Gotts, Knighton, Park Place and 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) by following this link.

For parking questions, visit our Holiday Parking FAQs.

The free holiday parking program begins on Friday, November 29 and runs until New Year’s Day.  There is no enforcement at meters on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, Christmas Day, Wednesday, December 25, or New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1.

ACCESSIBLE PARKING: If you have a disabled use license plate or hang tag, you may park on the streets for double the time posted. As required by federal law, accessible parking is available in all City garages (Hillman, Gotts, Knighton and Park Place). Additional on-street accessible parking is marked as accessible.

ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING: All City-owned garages (Park Place, Knighton, Gotts and Hillman) have EV charging stations. Learn more: https://www.annapolis.gov/1805/Electric-Vehicle-Chargers.

MIDNIGHT MADNESS: During Midnight Madness, December 5, 12, and 19, visitors to downtown Annapolis can park for $5 at Knighton and 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 it online here. During Midnight Madness, the City will provide extended Magenta Shuttle Service. On these days, there will be two shuttles that will run from 4 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. from Park Place to 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.” 

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY (November 30th) and GRAND ILLUMINATION (December 1st): Small Business Saturday takes place every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving inviting customers 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 near Market House 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: www.downtownannapolispartnership.org/grand-illumination. 

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 (Hillman Garage and street parking in historic downtown). For holiday parking FAQs, visit here. 

Knighton, Gott’s Court Garages Go Gateless

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Knighton Garage and Gott’s Court Garage have been upgraded to gateless entry and exit systems that simplify your parking experience. Customers can enter and exit either garage without pulling a ticket, swiping a credit card, or waiting for the gate to lift.
Once a customer has completed their transaction at Knighton or Gott’s Court, they will become a Metropolis member and no longer need to scan QR codes at these garages or any Metropolis platform-equipped facility in future visits.

How to Park at Knighton and Gott’s Court Garages

  1. On arrival at the garage, simply drive in and park. License plate reader (LPR) technology at the garage entrance will capture each vehicle’s license plate to activate the start of a parking session.
  2. Find a spot and park.
  3. Use your smartphone to scan the QR code displayed on signage throughout the garage.
  4. Follow the prompts to enter your phone number, license plate number, and payment information to start your parking session.
  5. Walk away!

After activating a parking session, customers end the session by simply leaving the garage (the payment will be automatically calculated for the amount of time parked). The locations will be enforced, with citations issued to vehicles failing to pay within 24 hours of their visit.

City Residents Can Still Park Free for Two Hours with Validation
City residents can continue to park free for two hours with validation. To secure a new QR code-based validation, contact SP+ at annapolisparking@spplus.com or (443) 648-3087..

Business Parking and Park Shop & Dine
Parking will also be easier for patrons of businesses that use validations and the Park Shop & Dine program. Businesses using these programs can contact SP+ at annapolisparking@spplus.com or (443) 648-3087 for QR code-based validations.

Monthly Parking Customers
Monthly parking customers have been contacted by Metropolis and asked to update their information. Those customers who are part of a group account should reach out to the manager of their organizational account with questions. Individual monthly parkers should contact SP+ at annapolisparking@spplus.com or (443) 648-3087.

Naval Academy Commissioning Week May 17-24, 2024

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The City of Annapolis welcomes family and friends of the U.S. Naval Academy’s Class of 2024 Midshipmen for Commissioning Week activities, May 17 to 24, 2024. The graduation and commissioning ceremony for the Class of 2024 take place Friday, May 24 at 10 a.m. at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on Rowe Boulevard in Annapolis. 

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 downtown. 

The Navy Blue Angels flight rehearsal will take place at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21 and the Blue Angels Fight Demonstration will take place at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22. For a full listing of events and activities, visit https://www.usna.edu/CommissioningWeek.

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 2024 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. For those coming downtown for Blue Angels rehearsal and/or flight demonstration, City garages are the best bet and include Hillman (150 Gorman Street), Gott’s (45 Calvert Street), Knighton (1A Colonial Ave.), and Park Place (One Park Place). 

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 24, security around Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on Rowe Blvd. could make traffic slower than usual until approximately 3 p.m. 

TEMPORARY ROAD AND BRIDGE CLOSURES: On Tuesday, May 21, the Route 450 (Naval Academy) bridge will be closed between 10:45 a.m. and approximately 3:45 p.m. for the Blue Angels rehearsal.  The bridge will close again on Wednesday, May 22 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 and Knighton garages. 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 “magenta” shuttle. The shuttle can be tracked using the transloc app or on the web: https://accessannapolis.transloc.com/routes.

On Friday, May 24, 2024, 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.

Annapolis Sailboat Show Parking Tips

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The Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show is back at City Dock and will run from 10 a.m. on Friday, April 26 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 28 at City Dock in downtown Annapolis.

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 Monday, April 22 through Tuesday, April 30. Cars that remain after Monday 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.

Parking restrictions: The following streets are resident parking only (must have a Residential Parking Permit): Prince George Street from Craig Street to East Street; East Street from Prince George Street to King George Street; Randall Street from Prince George Street to King George Street.

Boats will have limited dockage in Ego Alley after Sunday, April 21. Pay attention to red mooring bags and no docking signs. As always, visitors must check in with the Harbormaster (410-263-7973 or VHF 17).
Vendor load-ins will begin on April 23 for water and land exhibits.

PARKING:

City Garages: Park at any one of the regular city garages: Hillman, Knighton, Gotts Court, or Park Place. The free Downtown “Magenta” Shuttle will traverse West and Main Streets throughout the day on all three days of the show.

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 https://annapolisparking.pmreserve.com/.

Other parking lots: Annapolis Elementary School (180 Green Street) will offer paid parking.

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.

Free Holiday Parking 

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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

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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

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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.

RESIDENTIAL PARKNG PERMITS

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Hillman Garage to Reopen June 14, 2023

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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

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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.

RESIDENTIAL PARKNG PERMITS

Need a residential paring permit for yourself or your guest?

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