Category: Parking Tips
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Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo: C2E2; Free Parking McCormick Place
Plan on attending the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo Also known as C2E2?! SpotHero is here to help you park with ease! C2E2 runs from March 27-29 this year. If you’re driving to the expo, parking is available at the official McCormick Place lots for a fee. There are other parking options, including overnight parking…
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SpotHero Spring Picks: 10 Things to Do in Chicago This Spring
If there’s one thing Chicagoans are ready for its sunny skies, lakefront walks, and rooftop patios. Spring has sprung, and sunny days and warmer temps are just ahead. If you’ve already worked your way through our winter picks and are looking for some fresh ideas for spring, we’ve got you covered. Here are ten of…
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SpotHero Spring Picks: Our Top 8 Things to Do in San Francisco This Spring
Spring is here! It’s time to get outside and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Bay Area. Here are eight of our favorite things to do in San Francisco this spring. Saint Patrick’s Day Parade & Unite SF Celebration Date: March 14, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., parade kicks off at 11:30 a.m. Location:…
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National Cherry Blossom Festival Parking in DC 2026
Nothing says the beginning of springtime like The National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC! This spring celebration all came about thanks to a generous gift from the mayor of Tokyo, when he gifted the city of Washington, DC with 3,000 cherry trees in 1912. The National Cherry Blossom Festival commemorates this gift and the…
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San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade and Festival Parking Guide 2026
Named one of the world’s top ten parades, the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco is the largest celebration of its kind outside of Asia. If you’re celebrating the Year of the Dragon in San Francisco over the next two weeks, here’s what you need to know about the parade, community street fair, and…
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Chicago Winter Overnight Parking Ban
Chicago’s annual overnight street parking ban starts Monday, 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, 2025, to April 1, 2026, during the hours…