Parking Meter Information- Night rates start at 6 p.m., unless event rates are in effect.
- Day rates start at 8 a.m. Prepayments are allowed starting at 7:00 a.m.Standard Parking Meter Rates and Hours
- Downtown parking meters are enforced Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., except for City holidays.
- Rates vary based on meter location. Check map for specific rates - zoom in to see meters as black squares and click on meter to see specific rates.
Parking meters outside of the downtown are enforced Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., except for City holidays (see below).
Upcoming Downtown Events
Event parking meter rates apply on these dates and times at meters in the event area.
Xcel Energy Center Events:
| Date | Event | Event Rate Time |
| Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | Wild vs. Chicago | 6PM-10PM |
| Thursday, October 10, 2024 | Wild vs. Columbus | 6PM-10PM |
| Friday, October 11, 2024 | Cody Johnson | 6PM-10PM |
| Saturday, October 12, 2024 | Wild vs. Seattle | 6PM-10PM |
| Thursday, October 17, 2024 | Pink | 6PM-10PM |
| Friday, October 18, 2024 | Pink | 6PM-10PM |
| Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | Iron Maiden | 6PM-10PM |
| Thursday, October 24, 2024 | Avett Brothers and Trampled by Turtles | 6PM-10PM |
| Saturday, October 26, 2024 | St. Thomas vs. U of MN Hockey | 6PM-10PM |
| Thursday, October 31, 2024 | Justin Timberlake | 6PM-10PM |
CHS Field Events:
NONE THIS MONTH
Payment is required at parking meters throughout the City Monday through Saturday, except for the following holidays: Reduce the risk of ticketing by following not only posted parking signs, but also those un-posted around intersections and other areas.
City Holidays:
- New Year's Day (January 1st and the federally observed holiday)
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Presidents’ Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day (July 4 and the federally observed holiday)
- Labor Day
- Indigenous Peoples' Day
- Veterans Day (November 11th and the federally observed holiday)
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day (December 25th and the federally observed holiday)
Download the Passport Parking App
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- Quick Registration - 2 minutes or less!
- Pay and Extend on The Go - Need more time? Extend your parking from your phone!
- Get Reminders - See how much time you have left in your session. Plus get reminders 10 minutes before it expires.
- Zone for St. Paul Parking Meters is 651