By Delayna Earley
The Island News
Free holiday parking is back in downtown Beaufort, but this year there are a few changes. There are now several free parking options and special incentives throughout the season.
“We know this is an important time for our small businesses and we’re committed to helping residents and visitors enjoy a stress-free and festive experience downtown,” a press release from the City of Beaufort said.
There will be coupons, like the one printed in The Island News, that can be traded in to Park Beaufort in exchange for two free parking tokens.
Each token is valid for one hour of parking.
There will also be Weekly ParkMobile App Codes for 2 hours of free parking beginning immediately and continuing throughout the holiday season.
Each week a new code will be released and shared on the City of Beaufort’s social media, Main Street Beaufort’s social media, the City of Beaufort’s website and ParkMobile customer communication channels.
Just enter the weekly code in the app at checkout and enjoy your free time.
Parking in the Marina Parking lot is free all day, every day through the New Year.
There will also be a Holiday Shuttle Service that will run Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and will pick up from all available public parking areas and will drop riders off near Bay Street – making it easy to park once and enjoy the entire downtown district without the hassle of moving your car.
The Holiday Shuttle Service is free service of charge.
Holiday Shuttle Route
Through Dec. 31, 2025
SCHEDULE
- Tuesday–Sunday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Christmas Eve: 10 AM – 5 PM
- Christmas Day: No Service
- New Year’s Eve: 10 AM – 11 PM
ROUTE TIMING
- Full loop: 15–20 minutes
SHUTTLE STOPS
- Bay St
- Port Republic
- Marina Lot
- Craven St
- Carteret Lot
- Library Lot
- Scott St
Delayna Earley, who joined The Island News in 2022, formerly worked as a photojournalist for The Island Packet/The Beaufort Gazette, as well as newspapers in Indiana and Virginia. She can be reached at delayna.theislandnews@gmail.com.
