Where is the festival and where can I park?

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Bayou City Art Festival will take place in Downtown Houston at Sam Houston Park and along Allen Parkway at 1000 Bagby St.

 

There are 3 entrance gates for the festival, and they have been color-coded to provide easier distinction for patrons.

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The Blue Gate – Located near the intersection of Bagby Street and McKinney Street

The Green Gate – Located near the intersection of Bagby Street and Dallas Street

The Orange Gate – Located on Allen Parkway just west of Sabine Street.

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On-site parking for the festival is not available. On-street meter parking, surface parking lots, and convenient garage parking are available for a fee in Downtown Houston. .

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VIP parking is located at 900 Bagby St. at the City Hall Annex. 

 

Consider ridesharing! The designated ride-sharing drop-off/pick-up point is located at the corner of Bagby Street and Dallas Street.

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Go for a ride with Houston BCycle! Download the app, so you can bike to and from the festival.

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Also, METRO is available for your transportation needs. For information on routes and schedules, please contact METRO at 713-635-5000 or click here

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Parking Garage Options:

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Heritage Clay Garage

1200 Bagby St.

Entrance on Polk St.

1-minute walk to the Dallas/Bagby Gate entrance

 

1100 Smith St Garage 

Entrance on Smith St.

2-minute walk to the Dallas/Bagby Gate entrance

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Theater District Parking Garage (1 & 2)

498 - 511 Rusk St

Entrances on Rusk St and Capitol St

3-minute walk to the McKinney/Bagby Gate entrance

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City Hall Annex - VIP and Sponsor parking

900 Bagby St

Entrance on Walker St

1-minute walk to the McKinney/Bagby Gate entrance.

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