Special Events Parking

Norfolk is home to unique attractions and hosts year-round festivals and special events along the waterfront. In order to accommodate convenient entry and exit from parking facilities at special events, the Parking Division operates collect-on-entry payment.

Special Events Parking Rates

• $5.00-$20.00 per vehicle at all Norfolk-owned parking facilities (garages and lots)
• $5.00 per vehicle at MacArthur Center North and South Garages

These rates are in effect for such events as: 

• Harborfest, Bayou Boogaloo, Wine & Beer Festivals, and the Norfolk Jazz Festival 
• Grand Illumination Parade 
• Norfolk Admirals hockey games 
• Norfolk Tides baseball games - Come early, park at Harbor Park Lots or MacArthur Center Garages and enjoy the game
• Virginia Symphony performances

**Attention Scope Garage Special Event Patrons: Please arrive at least an hour early as the garage fills quickly before large events. Disabled access parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. When full, cars will be directed to the Bank Street Garage to park after dropping off disabled passengers at Scope or Chrysler Hall. Also, please be advised that the left turn hand lane into Scope Garage from St. Paul’s Boulevard is blocked off a couple hours before a large event at Scope or Chrysler Hall.

Event Maps

Need to map a route to your event? View the Map!

For more information, contact the Customer Service Center at 757-664-6222 or send them an email. After 4:30 p.m., please call 757-441-2056.