PROVIDENCE – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza announced the return of the #ThinkPVD campaign, which allows for free holiday parking ahead of Small Business Saturday on Saturday, Nov. 24, in an effort to promote local restaurants and retailers.
“We all know that cities thrive on successful small businesses,” said Elorza in a statement Wednesday. “As families prepare for their holiday shopping, we urge them to #ThinkPVD, where there is something for everyone across our 25 neighborhoods. Supporting these businesses is a direct investment into our local community and economy.”
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Two hours of free parking will be offered every day from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. beginning Friday, Nov. 23, through Tuesday, Jan. 1, in the following locations:
- Atwells Avenue – Bradford Street to Knight Street
- Spruce Street – Dean Street to Acorn Street
- Dean Street – Atwells Avenue to West Exchange Street
- Acorn Street – Spruce Street to Atwells Avenue
- Bradford Street – Atwells Avenue to Jones Street
- Bond Street – Atwells Avenue to Spruce Street
- Broad Street – Public Street to Montgomery Street
- Downtown Providence – bounded by Fountain Street, Memorial Boulevard, Weybosset Street, Empire Street and Friendship Street (from Dyer Street to Dorrance Street)
- Hope Street – Rochambeau Avenue to Blackstone Boulevard
- North Main Street – Thomas Street to Park Row
- Olneyville Square – Route 10 to Sydney Street and Delaine Street to Atwood Street to Magnolia Street
- South Main Street – James Street to Packet Street
- Point Street – From Eddy Street to East Franklin Street
- Thayer Street – Bowen Street to Waterman Street
- Wayland Square – East Angell Street/Angell Street to Gano Street and Wayland Avenue from Angell Street to Pitman Street
- Wickenden/Ives – Wickenden Street at Benefit Street to Ives Street at Preston Street
The mayor’s office noted the two-hour parking limit will be strictly enforced by parking enforcement officers.
