NOEL NIGHT SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2019​

BEST BETS FOR PARKING AT NOEL NIGHT

Each year at Noel Night, we experience traffic gridlock in the Midtown district—resulting in 1 hour + delays for visitors in their pursuit to find parking. This year will be no different. Wayne State University Police will be out assisting with traffic control this year; however, we want to ensure that each visitor has the best experience possible during the short five hours of this amazing event. Please take the following recommendations into consideration:

1  ARRIVE EARLY

This includes for parking and the performance that you want to see.  In some instances, this may mean 2 hours early.

2  ENTER MIDTOWN FROM THE I-75 MACK AVENUE EXIT OR THE M-10 FOREST EXIT

This is the first year that Woodward will be completely open on Noel Night. Please Note:  The Woodward Avenue Bandstand will be located on Wayne State University's campus at the corner of Woodward and Warren Avenues.

We also encourage people to avoid driving into Midtown on John R--every year it gets backed up due to the volume of traffic.

3  PREPARE TO WALK  

It is better to park in one of the structures on the outskirts of the event footprint and walk towards Woodward Avenue—a 10-15 minute walk is better than being stuck in traffic for 1 hour or more. Not only will you get a good workout, but you will also be able to access the highways quicker on departure, rather than if you parked in the heart of the district. Make sure to also dress warm and in layers.

4  PARKING COSTS $ 

Unless you're one of the lucky ones and have a complimentary parking pass or find free parking on the streets (a rarity!), please be prepared to pay anywhere between $7-10 for parking in the structures.  Those parking structures closest to the Detroit Institute of Arts generally charge $10. Please see our recommendations below for best places to park.

5  PARKING TICKETS ARE NOW $45

It’s best to just avoid this situation. Park only in parking structures or lots that are well marked and secured, or on streets that have signage that clearly indicate the rules for parking there.

RECOMMENDED PARKING STRUCTURES & LOTS

Expect to pay anywhere between $7-12 for parking in Midtown Detroit. There is metered parking on the street, but it will be difficult to come by during Noel Night.

• Detroit Institute of Arts Parking Lot | Cash + Credit Card
  Located on John R. St., south of Kirby St. and north of Warren Ave., across from the DIA.

• Wayne State University Parking Structure 1 | Credit Card Only
  450 W. Palmer

• Wayne State University Parking Structure 3 | Credit Card Only
  45 E. Warren

• Wayne State University Parking Structure 6 | Cash + Credit Card
  61 Putnam

• Wayne State University Parking Structure 7 | Credit Card Only
  Mack/John R

• Wayne State University Parking Structure 8 | Cash + Credit Card
  91 W. Forest

• Wayne State University Parking Lot 23 | Credit Card Only
  38 W. Palmer

• Wayne State University Parking Lot 32 | Credit Card Only
  475 W. Palmer

• Wayne State University Parking Lot 33 | Credit Card Only
  5521 Woodward

• Wayne State University Parking Lot 35 | Credit Card Only
  5555 John R

• Wayne State University Parking Lot 72 | Credit Card Only
  4510 Cass

• Wayne State University Parking Lot 75 | Credit Card Only
  545 E. Canfield

• Woodward Gardens Parking Structure | Cash Only
  25 W. Alexandrine