As we gear up for Hartford for the Holidays and work to bring more energy and foot traffic Downtown, Hartford For the Holidays is excited to launch the Downtown Hartford Parking Validation Program, designed to make visiting your favorite local businesses easier and more affordable.
From December 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026 you can enjoy $3 parking at participating garages between 4-11pm Monday through Friday.
Free parking is available on most streets Monday through Friday after 6pm and on weekends.
See street signage and parking meters for information on effective metered hours and free parking.
On-street parking is free throughout the City of Hartford on the following holidays:
Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.