• Chicago Winter Overnight Parking Ban

    Chicago Winter Overnight Parking Ban

    Chicago’s annual overnight street parking ban starts Sunday, December 1. Winter overnight parking bans originated to avoid traffic standstill after some of the worst recorded Chicago snowstorms in the 1960s and 1970s. Whether or not there’s snow, parking is banned in select street spots from December 1, 2024, to April 1, 2025, during the hours…

  • Where to Park in Chicago this Holiday Season

    Where to Park in Chicago this Holiday Season

    The holiday season in Chicago is nearly upon us! The city comes alive with twinkling lights, busy holiday shoppers, soaring Christmas trees, and much more. No matter what you have planned, we’ve got you covered. Here are your best bets for Chicago holiday parking near some of the city’s most popular events and destinations: Christkindlmarket Dates:…

  • Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Parking Guide 2024

    Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Parking Guide 2024

    New York City is one of the best places to spend Thanksgiving weekend! No matter where you’re headed, we’ve got you covered on parking all weekend long, from the parade balloon inflation on Wednesday to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade on Thursday to holiday shopping on Black Friday. Let SpotHero figure out your parking so you…

  • Chicago Thanksgiving Parade 2024 Parking Guide

    Chicago Thanksgiving Parade 2024 Parking Guide

    The Chicago Thanksgiving Parade is almost here! The parade celebrates its 90th year and starts at 8:00 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day. People, bands, and floats will travel up State Street, beginning at Ida B. Wells and ending at Randolph. Where is the Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade? The Thanksgiving Day Parade begins at 8:00 a.m. at…

  • The Ultimate Guide to the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival

    The Ultimate Guide to the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival

    The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival is here! Featuring  countless activities to get you into the holiday spirit, a parade led by Mickey Mouse himself, and a tree lighting ceremony on Michigan Avenue, this festival has become a can’t-miss holiday event in Chicago. Over 1.2 million people attend the festival annually, and if you’re hitting…

  • Where to Park in Houston this Holiday Season

    Where to Park in Houston this Holiday Season

    The holiday season has arrived in Houston! Not sure of what to do—or where to park? Here are just a few of SpotHero’s favorite holiday activities.  Zoo Lights at Houston Zoo Dates: 11/22/24-1/5/25 Location: 6200 Hermann Park Drive Price: Varies depending on date, advance tickets required, available for purchase here. Details: This annual holiday favorite…