What better gift than free parking?
Harrisburg announced on Wednesday that Park Harrisburg will offer free parking in the city’s metered areas during the long Christmas weekend.
Free parking will extend from Dec. 24 through 26. No tickets will be given in metered areas during that time. People who pay for parking will not be refunded.
“We hope this offers the people of Harrisburg a little relief around the holidays,” said Mayor Wanda Williams. “I’m really appreciative of Park Harrisburg and [Senior Manager] Nancy Keim for making this possible for our residents and anyone who visits the city. We don’t want parking to get in the way of everyone having a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.”
Harrisburg city offices will be closed from Dec. 25 through 27.
For New Year’s Eve, parking is free downtown after 5 p.m. on Saturday and free on Sunday, as usual. Parking will also be free on Monday, Jan. 2.
Additionally, trash and recycling collection will be impacted during the holiday season. According to Harrisburg Public Works Director Dave West, the week after Christmas, trash pickup will operate on a modified schedule, shifting its work-week from Tuesday, Dec. 27 to Saturday, Dec. 31.
Residents’ trash and recycling collection will take place one day after normal pickup.
For more information, visit the city’s website.
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