Street parking on Thanksgiving Day can be more assessable than
you might think. Many people don't realize that on major national
holidays (including Thanksgiving Day), not only alternate side of the
street regulations but almost all street parking regulations and all
parking meters are suspended. This means that not only can you park
at meters for free, but you can basically park anywhere without a
problem unless it is a place where street parking is never allowed (i.e., if
the sign says "No Parking Anytime" or "No Standing Anytime").
Tips on where to park your car when visiting Manhattan on
Thanksgiving:
* On the peripherals - the east and west sides are generally better
places to park than in the middle. When going to the middle of
Manhattan, try drifting a few blocks either east or west to look for street
parking.
* Since the parade starts at 77th Street and Central Park West, a little
bit North of this area should be a great place to find street
parking.
* Since the parade ends at 34th Street and 7th Avenue, a little bit
South of this area should be another great place to find street
parking.
* It will get crowded; go early - it will be easier to find free street
parking.
* It is usually possible to find free street parking if one has patience and
doesn't mind walking a few blocks.
* Always have a backup plan - know in advance where the parking
garages are in the area you need to be; have an idea what they
charge, what their hours are and when possible, reserve a place with
them ahead of time.
Erik Feder is "The Parking Expert"; he has done extensive research on the Manhattan parking scene, including driving on every single street in Manhattan and writing down the parking regulations on each and every sign. Erik's free e-newsletter - PARKAZINE - has nearly 1000 subscribers and the website has over 30,000 hits. He is available for interview, commentary or quotation - Erik would be happy to fill in at the last minute if in the event of cancellation or emergency.
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