Getting to First Night - Directions and Information

Weather
First Night goes on, rain or shine. Most performances and activities are indoors. First Night will not be cancelled due to weather.

Getting Around
First Night venues are all within walking distance in the core of downtown St. Petersburg and along the waterfront. Walking shoes are recommended.

Restrooms
North Straub Park and South Straub Park have temporary facilities. Some venues have restrooms.

Accessibility Information
For Special Accommodations or questions related to disability please contact Jennifer Sterling at 727-823-8906.

First Night 2009

First Night takes place in Downtown St. Petersburg.

From Tampa take I-275 South to I-375 exit (left lane). Follow signs to Baywalk and The Pier. Exit at 9th St. or 4th St. There is free parking as well as paid parking throughout downtown.

From Bradenton take I-275 North to I-375 exit (right lanes). Follow signs to Baywalk and The Pier. Exit at 9th St. or 4th St. There is free parking as well as paid parking throughout downtown.

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All downtown parking garages are open and street parking is available.

Free parking is available at:
Sunshine Center, 330 Fifth St. N.
Mirror Lake Library, 280 Fifth St. N.
City Hall, 175 Fifth St. N. (north of Second Ave.)
Synovus Bank, 333 Third Ave. N.
First Methodist Church, 212 Third St. N.

Paid parking is available at:
Progress Energy Park, First Ave. & First St. S.
South Core Garage, 101 First Ave. S.
Echelon Garage, 200 Second St. S.
BayWalk Garage, 117 Second St. N.
The Pier, 800 Second St. NE
Lot Parking, Central Ave. & First St. N.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LOOPER TROLLEY WILL NOT RUN AFTER 5 PM ON FIRST NIGHT .