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St. Patrick’s Parade Parking

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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

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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

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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

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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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On Street Parking Districts 1 & 2

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Parking Citations

PAY YOUR CITATION ONLINE:

Residential Permits

APPLY FOR A RESIDENTIAL PERMIT:

Annapolis Parking Citation
Glideparcs Citation
District 1 & 2 Permits
District 3, 4 & 5 Permits

Parking Citations

PAY YOUR CITATION ONLINE:

Annapolis Parking Citation
Glideparcs Citation

Parking citations are issued by two companies hired to oversee parking in the City of Annapolis. The jurisdiction of these companies are geographically determined. 

Generally speaking, Glideparcs citations are issued in the downtown historic district area. Annapolis Parking citations are issued in all other areas in City limits.

Find my vendor. Look at the printout of the citation. If it says “Annapolis Parking,” use the button at left. If your citation says Glideparcs, use the button at right.

Please note: each vendor allows citation search by citation number or license plate number (follow links above).

Residential Permits

APPLY FOR A RESIDENTIAL PERMIT:

District 1 & 2 Permits
District 3, 4 & 5 Permits

Residential Parking Permits allow Annapolis residents to park their vehicles on-street in one of the five (5) designated Special Parking Districts where they reside (See Map). The program is governed by the Annapolis City Code of Ordinances Chapter 12.32– Special Residential Parking Districts. 

To receive a residential parking permit, applicants must submit an up-to-date Maryland vehicle registration, per Maryland MVA rules. Residential parking permits are valid for one year (July 1 to June 30).

The purpose of the City’s Resident Parking regulation is to maximize parking availability for residents, while discouraging long-term parking on residential streets near or within commercial zones.

All permit holders must provide required residency documentation with each new annual permit.

Annual permits may be purchased online or in person.

  • For parking (844) 236-2011
  • For parking Districts 3, 4 & 5, the Annapolis Parking office is located at 60 West Street, Suite 106. The office is open Monday – Friday, 8AM – 4PM. Parking for Annapolis Parking is available in the Gott’s Court Garage.

Stickers are required to be placed on your vehicle and should be fixed to the rear-windshield on the driver’s side. Stickers will be mailed to those purchasing online and are available in the office for those who purchase their permit in person.

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HISTORIC MARYLAND AVENUE

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Historic Maryland Avenue

Location: Maryland Avenue (Maryland State House to United States Naval Academy

Relive history with a stroll along Maryland Avenue from the Maryland State House to the gate of the United States Naval Academy, a historic path that was often frequented by Thomas Jefferson. Sit on the steps of the Chase Lloyd House where Jefferson once sketched, or visit the local book store where Jefferson spent hours reading and studying. Also located on the three-block path are world-class custom jewelers, antique shops, galleries, and restaurants.

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2022 Boat Show Parking Tips

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Power and sailboat enthusiasts are making their plans for the Annapolis fall boat shows, which will take place in historic downtown Annapolis along City Dock on the Annapolis harbor. The United States Powerboat Show will take place October 6-9, 2022.  The United States Sailboat Show takes place October 13-17, 2022.

Setup, with some limitations on downtown parking, will begin Wednesday, September 28. Breakdown will continue until close of business on October 20. The changeover between shows will take place Oct. 9 through 12. Please be alert to road closures and parking restrictions in and around City Dock throughout the entire period from Sept. 26 to Oct. 20. Give yourself extra time when navigating downtown Annapolis and the Historic District.

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. 6 to Oct. 17). Please note that 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 28 through Thursday, October 20.
  • City Parking Garages: Parking will be available at the three city-owned garages: Knighton, Gotts Court, and Park Place. Reserved, pre-paid parking rates are available online at www.annapolisparking.com by clicking on the garage of your choice and selecting “Buy Daily Parking.”
  • Free Shuttle: The free downtown (magenta) shuttle will service city-owned garages throughout the boat shows. 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 $20 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).
  • Get Around with AnnapolisGo: Download the “AnnapolisGo” app from your app store to immediately start calling on-demand rides to move anywhere in the city for only $1. Save on costly transportation fees and zip around the Annapolis service area!

Plan Ahead: Complete Boat Show parking details, including additional lots, are available at http://www.annapolisboatshows.com/united-states-sailboat-show/plan-your-visit/directions-accommodations.

Conduit Street to Close Once Per Week for Garage Construction

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Beginning the week of August 30, 2022, Conduit Street in downtown Annapolis will close  one day a week between 6 a.m. and 11 a.m. to facilitate the ingress/egress of concrete trucks for the rebuild of the downtown Hillman garage. The weekly closure will happen between the dates of August 30, 2022 and January 30, 2023. 

Contractors rebuilding the garage require this closure to quickly move concrete mixing trucks in and out of the jobsite along Gorman Street in downtown Annapolis. The City has asked the contractor to avoid the concrete work on Mondays, which conflicts with refuse and recycling pickups, and Fridays. 

The road closure during morning rush hour, coupled with the number of vehicles on these roads during the drop-off times for Annapolis Elementary and St. Mary’s schools, may cause significant delays. We ask residents and visitors to downtown to please be alert to the dates of work and consider sharing rides and allowing themselves plenty of time. 

NOTIFICATION: The City of Annapolis will post an alert to the home page of the City website with 24 hours notice (or more) in advance of each specific work day closure. Sign up to receive email notifications of these alerts at https://www.annapolis.gov/alertcenter.aspx and selecting “Home Page Alerts.”

Currently, the first closure is anticipated for either Wednesday, Aug. 31 or Thursday, Sept. 1, depending on a variety of construction factors, including inclement weather. Please check the City website for updates: www.Annapolis.gov. 

City Manager Michael Mallinoff thanks the public for their patience during construction. “The new downtown garage will be an amazing asset, with easier parking, more spaces, EV chargers, working elevators and more,” he said. “We have to endure some pain but the benefits will be great.” 

For more details on the new garage, visit: www.AccessAnnapolis.com.

Independence Day Parking Tips

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Annapolis will celebrate Independence Day with a parade and fireworks on Monday, July 4, 2022. For complete event details, including parade times and locations, please visit https://www.annapolis.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1476.

Here are your “need to know” Independence Day parking and traffic tips:

On July 4th, 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.  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.

Park in Knighton Garage or Park Place Garage and take the free downtown shuttle to the top of Main Street. Remember that Hillman Garage is closed for rebuilding until June 2023. Gotts, Whitmore and Calvert Street garages will be open. Please be alert to on-street parking signage; some areas in downtown have changed to resident-only (permit parking) and paid hourly parking through the ParkMobile app.

The downtown shuttle will run from 8 a.m. to midnight on July 4, 2022.

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, 2022.

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 6 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.  Pedestrian traffic will be permitted. Roadblocks will be set up at 6 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:

  • King George Street and College Avenue
  • Prince George Street and College Avenue
  • North Street and College Avenue
  • 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.

BOATING RESTRICTIONS

The draw span of the Spa Creek Bridge will be closed to boat traffic from 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.  Because of the anticipated crowded conditions, boaters are urged to select their preferred viewing area anchorage early and are also warned to avoid the 1,000-foot Safety Zone around the fireworks barge. For questions about boat restrictions during the fireworks, contact the City Harbormaster’s Office at 410-263-7973.

The consumption of alcoholic beverages on the streets and sidewalks in Annapolis is prohibited.  Alcoholic beverages are also prohibited at Susan Campbell Park. Fireworks (including sparklers) are prohibited at Susan Campbell Park along with the firing of pyrotechnics and flares.

CITY OFFICE CLOSURES

City of Annapolis offices will be closed on Monday, July 4 in celebration of Independence Day. Both Roger “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center and Stanton Center will be closed on Monday July 4. The Kenneth R. Dunn Municipal Pool at Truxtun Park will be open with reduced hours Monday (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

Annapolis Transit will NOT operate regular transit on Independence Day but will operate shuttle bus service to and from Navy Stadium and Lawyer’s Mall from 4:30 p.m. to midnight.

Juneteenth Event Parking Tips

Posted on by Parker Mcclelland

The City of Annapolis will play host to the 2022 Juneteenth Celebration and Parade June 17th and June 18th. For complete event details, please visit www.the annapolis juneteenth.org. Please find below parking tips and additional information for attendees. 

Celebrating Juneteenth 2022 in Annapolis

June 17 – The Gala

>> A VIP Reception and Awards Ceremony will take place beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday June 17 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Annapolis. Cost of the event is $100. African attire is requested but not required. For ticket information to the Gala, visit: https://tinyurl.com/Annapolis-Juneteenth-Gala

June 18 – The Parade

>>Noon to 2:00 p.m. The celebration continues Saturday with a Juneteenth Parade that begins at City Dock at noon and ends at Bates Athletic Complex. City Dock is not only home to the Alex Haley Memorial, but is a designated “UNESCO Middle Passage Site of Remembrance,” indicating the role of the Annapolis port as a destination for the trade of human cargo. 

>>PARADE ROUTE: The parade will go up Main Street, around Church Circle, continue on West Street to Amos Garrett Blvd., and conclude at Maryland Hall/the Bates Athletic Complex. Visitors can enjoy the parade from any spot along the route. 

>>ROAD CLOSURES: On-street parking will be limited along the parade route. Annapolis Police will have rolling road closures along the parade route until its conclusion. Be alert to police direction and follow detours. 

>>PARKING: US Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium is preferred parking for this event. At $10 per vehicle for the entire day, Juneteenth parade and festival attendees should enter through GATE FIVE (entrance off Taylor Avenue). A free shuttle will run from the stadium to the parade and festival (11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.), and then from the stadium to the festival (12:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.). Other parking options include Park Place, Knighton and Gotts garages. For information on these parking destinations, visit www.annapolisparking.com. 

>>ALERTS: Text “JUNE2022” to 38276 to receive text alerts from the Annapolis Office of Emergency Management (OEM) during this event. Attendees are encouraged to download the “PrepareMe Annapolis” app to receive OEM and event information (available on Apple and Android).

June 18 – The Festival

>>2 p.m. to 9 p.m. The parade will conclude at Bates Athletic Complex where the festival will include live music and entertainment, vendors, food and a Freedom Way display. At the end of the night, a fireworks display will go off. Admission to the festival is free. 

>>PARKING: US Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium is preferred parking for this event. At $5 per vehicle for the entire day, Juneteenth parade and festival attendees should enter through GATE FIVE (entrance off Taylor Avenue). A free shuttle will run from the stadium to the parade and festival (11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.), and then from the stadium to the festival (12:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.). 

>>ALERTS– Text “JUNE2022” to 38276 to receive text alerts from the Annapolis Office of Emergency Management (OEM) during this event. Attendees are encouraged to download the “PrepareMe Annapolis” app to receive OEM and event information (available on Apple and Android).

For more information, visit www.the annapolis juneteenth.org.

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HISTORIC MARYLAND AVENUE

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Historic Maryland Avenue

Location: Maryland Avenue (Maryland State House to United States Naval Academy

Relive history with a stroll along Maryland Avenue from the Maryland State House to the gate of the United States Naval Academy, a historic path that was often frequented by Thomas Jefferson. Sit on the steps of the Chase Lloyd House where Jefferson once sketched, or visit the local book store where Jefferson spent hours reading and studying. Also located on the three-block path are world-class custom jewelers, antique shops, galleries, and restaurants.

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Residential Parking Permit Registration Now Open

Posted on by Kelly Farrell

Annapolis residents may purchase their new Fiscal Year 2023 Residential Parking Permit (RPP) effective immediately. City residents who live in one of the City’s five zoned districts may purchase their new permit online at www.annapolisparking.com by clicking “Residential Parking Permits.” The new permits will be effective from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.

Residents with a current permit must purchase their new permit before July 1, 2022 to ensure their vehicle’s permit is valid for this new registration year. After July, residents may purchase permits on a prorated basis throughout the year. RPP stickers will be sent to residents via U.S. mail soon after purchase. There are no changes to permit prices this year and all major credit and debit cards are accepted. Proof of residency is required.

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This year, the purchasing portal features a new interface designed to simplify the purchasing experience. Applicants will need to create a new account, and then simply follow the prompts to complete their purchase.

While online registration is the easiest way to get a permit, residents may also visit the Annapolis Parking office at 60 West Street, Suite 106 or call Annapolis Parking at (443) 648-3087 for assistance.

To protect residents’ personal information, the purchasing portal on www.AnnapolisParking.com utilizes encrypted SSL technology to protect customer data during the purchasing process. Residents with questions are encouraged to contact Annapolis Parking at (443) 648-3087 or annapolisparking@spplus.com.