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November 28–29, 2026  |  Vinoy Park  |  Free Admission

10am–5pm both days  •  701 Bayshore Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

350+ Vendors Family Friendly Pet Friendly Free Trolley

DIRECTIONS, PARKING + LODGING
We highly encourage Uber, Lyft, or public transportation to get to the event. If you live within walking, running, skating, or biking distance, even better; leave the car at home.

FREE TROLLEY FROM SOUTHCORE GARAGE
  • Service hours: 9:30 am–6 pm, Nov 28–29, 2026
  • Runs about every 15 minutes
  • Trolleys are equipped with a wheelchair lift

Trolley Stops:
  • SouthCore Garage: Second Street South between Central Avenue and First Avenue South, under the pedestrian bridge connecting the Office Tower and Parking Garage (same stop as the Baseball Shuttle). Enter the garage from 1st Avenue South between 1st and 2nd Streets.
  • Vinoy Park: North side of 7th Ave NE, just west of Bayshore Drive.

DRIVING
Address for GPS: 701 Bayshore Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Take I-275 to Exit 23A, which becomes 4th Avenue NE and ends at Beach Drive NE.

Heads up: This GPS address will get you to the area, but the stretch of Bayshore right in front of Vinoy Park is closed to traffic both days of the festival, so you won't be able to drive up to the park itself. Plan to park at one of the garages below and walk in. On Saturday, the city is also setting up for the holiday parade, which mainly affects vendor load-out later in the day; shoppers shouldn't notice much difference.

​If you're driving, park at one of the garages below so you can stay and shop all day without worrying about feeding a meter.

Where to Park:
  • Metered and limited free street parking may be available; regulations are strictly enforced.
  • Your best bet is one of the three downtown parking garages (fees apply):
    • SouthCore Garage – 101 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (free trolley to Palooza!)
    • Sundial Garage – 117 2nd St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
    • Plaza Tower Garage – 1st St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
  • Full downtown parking details are available on the City of St. Petersburg's website.
  • Accessible parking is available near the baseball field in Northshore Park, but spaces fill quickly.

NEARBY HOTELS
Staying the weekend? A quick search for "hotels near Vinoy Park" will pull up plenty of downtown St. Pete options within walking distance of the festival.
SEE YOU AT PALOOZA!
One weekend each year, Vinoy Park in downtown St. Pete turns into one of the biggest Small Business Saturday (and Sunday) celebrations in the country. Shopapalooza 2026 runs 10 am-5 pm, Nov. 28-29,  featuring 350+ local makers, artists, food vendors, and live entertainment. The festival is organized by LocalShops1 and co-sponsored by the City of St. Petersburg.
​This event was designed to provide equal opportunity for enjoyment by all participants.  If you would like to request any particular aids or services pursuant to disability laws, contact the City of St. Petersburg Community Affairs Division at 727-893-7345 or 727-892-5259 TDD/TTY