Patrons may legally park on any public street or public parking lots unless, “no parking” or “no trespassing”, signs are posted. Please look for signs throughout the area with information about parking. Lock your vehicle, take your keys and hide your belongings.
Be mindful of parking laws- carpool when possible
Do not park in front of fire hydrants- park at least 15 feet in front or behind the hydrant ( approximately 1 car length)
Park 20 feet from a crosswalk or intersection
Park 30 feet away from stop signs, yield signs, flashing beacons, or other signals at the side of the road
There will be limited parking on the actual parade route
Do not block driveways
Cross the street at well-lit, safe locations. There will be designated crossing areas on MLK.
Directions:
Approaching From the South (Mid-County):
Navigate to MLK Parkway
Take a right onto College Street from MLK Parkway
Travel down College Street and then take a left onto Orleans Street
Orleans Street will curve right and become Pearl Street
Once on Pearl, turn left on any street and begin looking for a parking space
Approaching From the West (College Street):
Travel east on College Street all the way into Downtown
Take a left onto Orleans Street
Orleans Street will curve right and become Pearl Street
Once on Pearl Street, turn left on any street and begin looking for a parking space
Approaching From the West (Calder Avenue):
Travel east on Calder Avenue and take a right onto Willow Street
Willow Street will become Park Street
Once on Park Street, turn onto any street and begin looking for a parking space
Approaching From the North and East (Lumberton and Vidor):
Navigate to IH-10
Take the Downtown exit from IH-10
The exit ramp will lead into Willow Street
Continue straight on Willow Street and it will become Park Street
Once on Park Street, turn onto any street and begin looking for a parking space
