Parking at downtown events on New Year’s Eve

Explore all the beauty and magic downtown has to offer this special time of year with friends and family. Here are some community activities and updates on getting around to make your New Year’s Eve a memorable experience and help you get home safely!

Community activities

You can choose from several downtown adventures and parking spots on New Year's Eve.

City of Calgary New Year's Eve

Enjoy family-friendly activities, live entertainment, local food trucks, an outdoor skating/dance party, fireworks and more at Eau Claire Plaza and Prince’s Island Park starting at 8 p.m.

Parking options:

On Wednesday, Dec. 31:

Regular rates apply in on-street ParkPlus zones and all Calgary Parking parkades and surface lots.
Parking is free after 6 p.m. in all on-street ParkPlus zones.

Best locations to park near the celebration:

Harmony Parkade (Lot 40) - 112 5 Avenue S.W. (Accessible parking)
- $3 max rate after 6 p.m.
Lot 71 (Downtown) - 603 3 Avenue S.W.
- $3 max rate after 6 p.m.
Lot 888 (Chinatown) - 109 Riverfront Avenue S.E. (Accessible parking)
- $4 max rate after 6 p.m.
Lot 26 (Chinatown) - 307 1 Street S.E.
- $4 max rate after 6 p.m.
On-street parking
- Check the Calgary On-street Parking Map for rates and time limits.

Pro-tip: Some of our affordable lots near transit stations allow you to park further away from crowded areas and easily use the free transit to get to the venue. You can choose to park at:

Lot 61 (Downtown West)—701 11 Street S.W. (Accessible parking)
- $3 max rate after 6 p.m.
Lot 55 (East Village)—724 4 Street S.E. (Accessible stalls)
- $3 max rate after 6 p.m.

Learn more about The City of Calgary’s New Year’s Eve Celebration at calgary.ca/NYE.

Parking updates to remember

Over the holidays, we adjust our service hours at the Contact Centre, Municipal Impound Lot and Parking Enforcement.

Contact Center and Municipal Impound Lot hours

Date	Status
Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day)	Closed
Friday, December 26 (Boxing Day)	Closed
Thursday, January 1 (New Years Day)	Closed

Parking Enforcement hours

Date	Status
Monday, December 22	8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, December 24	8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursday, December 25 (Christmas Day)	Closed
Friday, December 26 (Boxing Day) - Sunday, January 4	8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

New Year’s Eve is one of the busiest nights of the year—make parking one less thing to worry about! Here are five parking tips to keep your celebrations stress-free:

Plan ahead. Decide where you’ll park before heading out. Regular rates apply in all ParkPlus zones, parkades and surface lots. Please respect all accessible parking spots by leaving them for those who need them.
Use our maps. Check the interactive Calgary On-Street Parking Map for rates and time limits or explore the Calgary Parking Map for convenient off-street options.
Skip the pay machine. Stay warm and pay easily with ParkPlus. Use the MyParking app, ParkPlus for web, text-to-park, call-to-park or the Virtual Pay Machine as a guest.

Hosting at home? Give your neighbours a heads-up about extra cars and remind guests not to block driveways. Fun fact: most complaints we get are about neighbour parking! If you live in a permit zone, you can request a parking relaxation through 311.
Stay safe. Park smart and use Waze for real-time traffic updates to keep everyone safe on the road.

Heavy traffic and winter weather can make getting home tricky. Celebrate responsibly and stay safe with these tips:

Plan your ride home. If needed, leave your car and use a designated driver, taxi, rideshare or transit
Dress for the weather. Wear warm, bright and reflective clothing
Watch for slippery surfaces. Roads, sidewalks and pathways can be icy—choose footwear with good traction

New Year’s Eve is about enjoying the people and places that matter most. By planning ahead and using available resources, you’ll spend less time worrying and more time celebrating.

From all of us—Happy New Year!