© St. Petersburg Times, published June 27, 2002
No general parking is available at the festival site, but you may park at lots and garages downtown and at lots along First Avenue S between Seventh and 15th streets (near Tropicana Field). Parking fees vary. Free round-trip shuttle buses will run from parking areas to the festival. Signs posted around town will point to parking and shuttle stops.
The shuttles will be equipped with wheelchair lifts. Also, handicapped parking is available, for a fee, on Second Street S between Sixth and Seventh avenues on Friday-Sunday.
TODAY: 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
* Pickups will be made along First Avenue S between Seventh and 15th streets; buses go to waterfront viewing areas for Parade of Sail.
* To serve lots near Tropicana Field, buses will go between the festival site and shuttle stops along First Avenue S between Seventh and 15th streets.
* For lots and garages downtown, buses will travel from the festival site north on First Street, west on Third Avenue N (BayWalk) and south on Second Street back to the port, making stops along the way.
* For more information, go to www.stpetetallships.com