Festival of Lights - 2024
The Festival of Lights welcomes guests to experience holiday lights and decoration, live entertainment and lots of goodies in Downtown Riverside. The Festival of Lights is a time-honored tradition for generations of Southern California residents. Attractions at the Festival of Lights include the Artisans Collective, lighted displays, rides, entertainment, food vendors, Santa Claus and much more. For any additional info about parking at the event, please visit this web page. Come join the celebration at the Festival of Lights!
Parking Your Way: New Downtown Parking Rates
Effective July 1, 2023
Learn about the new Parking Your Way Downtown Parking Program that will go into effect on July 1, 2023. View rates, hours, and how you can manage your parking experience.
Free Parking
Download the Park Riverside mobile application coming soon.
- 60-minutes free Garage parking
- 60-minutes free Lot parking
- 30-minutes free On-Street Metered Space parking
Garages
- 24 hours per day, 7 days a week
- Applicable to all City-Owned Garages
- Rate: Each thirty (30) minutes – $1.25
- Daily Max – $15.00
Lots
- Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM (All locations except Justice Center)
- Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Justice Center location only)
- Applicable to all City-Owned lots except on weekends and City observed holidays
- Rate: Each thirty (30) minutes – $1.50
On-Street Metered Spaces
- Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM (All locations except Justice Center)
- Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Justice Center location only)
- Applicable to all Downtown On-Street Metered Spaces except on weekends and City observed holidays
- Rate: Each thirty (30) minutes – $1.50
Discounted Employee Permit Program (DEPP)
Restrictions apply and must meet income and employment qualifications. Monthly rate is $28.00.
- DEPP Application (pdf)
- DEPP Employer Bulk Verification Form (pdf)
Downtown Residential, Businesses & Employees 24/7 Permit Program
- Fees, restrictions, and qualifications apply. Learn more.
- Monthly Rate – $130.00
Nightly Flat Rate
- Vehicles entering from 7:00 PM – 3:00 AM
- Nightly Flat Rate – $10.00
- Applicable to all City-Owned garages.
Special Events
- Applicable to all City-Owned garages and lots
- Pre-paid Parking Event Rate – $10.00
- Pay at Event Rate – $15.00
(charging may begin up to 3-hours before special event) - Bus Parking Rate per 24-hours – $75.00
(includes $25 encroachment application fee)
Temporary Parking
Temporary No Parking
Where can I park using my disabled placard privileges?
A vehicle displaying a valid Disabled Persons placard or license plate may park:
- In parking spaces with the International Symbol of Access (wheelchair symbol).
- Next to a blue curb authorized for persons with disabilities parking.
- Next to a green curb without restrictions to time limits.
- In an on-street metered parking space and metered parking lot at no charge.
- In an area that indicates it requires a residential or preferential permit.
