The Bethlehem Parking Authority, in partnership with the Downtown Bethlehem Association, is pleased to announce its 2024 Christmas season parking and transportation plan. The initiative includes expanded parking options, valet services and fare-free shuttles to ensure visitors enjoy the city’s Christmas festivities without the stress of parking. The special services will be offered every Friday and Saturday beginning Nov. 29 and ending Dec. 21.

Event Parking Garage and Lot Details

A Special Event Parking rate of only $5 will be offered Fridays from 4-9 p.m. (Nov. 29 will be noon-9 p.m.) and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the following convenient parking locations:

• North Street Garage

• Main Street Commons

• Johnston Park

• West Lehigh Street Lot

• Broad Street Lot

On-Street Event Parking

In the absence of the Walnut Street Garage, certain 3-hour max Flex Zone metered blocks will be designated 10-hour blocks. These $1.50 per hour meters will be marked with a 10-hour MAX sticker, identifying their temporary 10-hour MAX time. These meters will be located on,

• East Broad Street between Long and Center streets.

• North New Street between Market and Church streets.

“Our goal is to make parking as convenient as possible, so visitors can spend more time enjoying Bethlehem and less time worrying about parking. The expanded parking options, valet services and shuttle services are part of our continued commitment to improving the visitor experience,” said Steven

Fernstrom, executive director of the Bethlehem Parking Authority.

Valet Parking Services

To further enhance customer convenience, the BPA is introducing valet parking services by Open Door Valet at select locations, giving visitors the option to skip parking entirely. The valet stands will be clearly marked with vibrant signage.

•Fridays: 3-11 p.m.

•Saturdays: 10 a.m.-11 p.m.

Valet costs range from $10 to $30, with pickup locations at:

•Main Street at Market Street

•Main Street at West Walnut Street

•Broad Street at Main Street

Northside Express

In partnership with LANTA, the BPA is also sponsoring the Northside Express, a fare-free shuttle service running every Friday 4–9 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m.– 9 p.m. The Northside Express will loop around the north side of Bethlehem, stopping at key destinations for shopping, dining and holiday attractions. Maps will be developed and properly communicated.

Park Once and Explore Both Sides of Bethlehem

To help visitors explore both the North and South sides of Bethlehem, including convenient access to and from Christkindlmarkt, the BPA encourages the use of LANTA ‘s Enhanced Bus Service (EBS). This service allows visitors to park once and travel across the city, with stops at:

•Southside Stops: Hayes Street (at Third), Southside Station (at Polk Street Garage), Fahy Bridge, South New and Second

•Northside Stops: Fahy Bridge North (New and Lehigh), Downtown Bethlehem (Guetter and Broad), West Broad Street at Second

•More information is available at lantabus.com/EBS-Bethlehem

A $4 Day Pass can be purchased with exact cash on board or through the Transit app. More information is available at lantabus.com/EBS-Bethlehem/

LVHN Free Parking

Promotion

Celebrating their sixth year of giving shoppers two hours of free parking downtown has become a cherished Christmas tradition in Bethlehem. Lehigh Valley Health Network, now proudly part of Jefferson Health, is sponsoring free two-hour parking in Downtown Bethlehem on Saturdays during the holiday season.

BETHLEHEM PARKING

AUTHORITY

85 W. North Street

Phone: 610-865-7123

Email: info@bethpark.org – Website: bethpark.org

Green meter bags and additional signage that reads “Free 2-Hour Parking / Happy Holidays from Lehigh Valley Health Network” will cover 290 metered parking spaces around Historic Bethlehem Main Street and the Southside Arts District.

The sponsorship will run all day Nov. 30, Dec. 7, Dec. 14 and Dec. 21.

For more details, including maps and transportation options, please visit the Bethlehem Parking Authority website at bethpark.org. Information will be updated as it becomes available.