COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — If you're looking to head Downtown or to Old Colorado City this holiday season, the City of Colorado Springs has released a list of parking specials to help you save a few bucks on your trip.
City owned garages and lots, as well as metered spaces, will be free all day on the following dates:
- Thanksgiving
- Black Friday
- Small Business Saturday
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
- New Year's Day
The city is also offering free garage parking on Saturday, December 6 from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. for the Festival of Lights event.
Remember, metered parking is always free after 8 p.m., and garage parking is free every Sunday. For more information about parking rates and locations, visit the City of Colorado Springs website.
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