Parking and Logistics

 

🚗 Parking Information

On First Night Northampton, all on-street parking is free. Most municipal lots are also free, with the exception of the E.J. Gare Downtown Parking Garage, which will charge its usual rate.

Additional free parking is available at:

  • Smith College parking lots and the Smith College Garage (West Street) – open to the general public.

  • Forbes Library lots

  • Northampton Senior Center lot

  • Northampton Community Arts Trust (33 Hawley Street) lot

Please Note:

  • 4:30–6:45 PM: Access to/from the E.J. Gare Garage and Armory Street municipal lots will be restricted for the fireworks display.

  • After 8:00 PM: Parking is restricted near the Hotel Northampton to allow space for the Midnight Ball-Raising (see graphic).

  • Do NOT park at bagged meters or in areas marked as restricted.