The City of Bloomington Offers Holiday Shoppers Free Downtown Parking for Thanksgiving Weekend and Select December Dates

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~ Bloomington Offers Free Parking to Support Small Business Saturday and Holiday Shopping

The City of Bloomington is taking steps to promote Small Business Saturday and make local holiday shopping more convenient for residents. In a recent press release, the city announced that it will be offering free parking in all public garages and on-street parking spaces on select dates this holiday season.

According to Jane Kupersmith, the City's Director of Economic and Sustainable Development, Small Business Saturday is a crucial day for local retailers. In 2023, the event generated $17 million in revenue nationally. By supporting small businesses, the city hopes to invest in its neighbors, retain dollars in the local economy, strengthen community relationships, and help Bloomington's unique character flourish.

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Residents can take advantage of complimentary parking at the Morton Street, Walnut Street, Fourth Street, and Trades District garages, as well as at on-street meters during specific times. On Friday, November 29 and Saturday, November 30, free parking will be available to support post-Thanksgiving shopping and Small Business Saturday visits to downtown. From Thursday, December 19 at 5 p.m. through Tuesday, December 24, free parking will be offered leading up to Christmas to accommodate residents' holiday shopping needs.

To learn more about parking options in Bloomington during the holiday season, residents can visit the interactive parking map and Parking Map Gallery. The city hopes that by providing free parking options during this busy time of year, it will encourage residents to shop locally and support small businesses in their community.

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