Your Guide to This Weekend's Halloween on Central

Your Guide to This Weekend's Halloween on Central

October 25, 2024 - St. Pete's open-streets style Halloween on Central event returns this weekend! On Sunday, Oct. 27, a portion of Central Ave. will be transformed into the ultimate Halloween block party, where locals are encouraged to enjoy a car-free environment and walk, bike, or skate along the festivities.

With debris cleanup still underway in many neighborhoods, we encourage residents to celebrate safely by attending Halloween on Central or joining a local community block party for a fun and safe Halloween experience.

Here are some helpful tips and tricks for traffic, getting there, and parking for Sunday:

Traffic + Lane Closures

• Central Ave. between Dr. MLK, Jr. St. and 31st St. will be closed to motor vehicle traffic beginning at 6 a.m. on Sunday. The street will reopen to regular traffic by 8 p.m.

Getting There

• The SunRunner will offer free rides all day (Sunday, Oct. 27). Route information can be found at psta.net/sunrunner

• PSTA's Fare Free Program is in effect until Monday, Oct. 28th. To continue providing hurricane relief resources throughout Pinellas County, all PSTA routes are fare free.

• Attendees may use scooters, bikes, and skateboards to commute to this event and along the event route. There will be a bicycle parking hub at 18th St. and Central Ave.

• Safety note: wheeled riders will be asked to observe a 5 mph maximum speed within the event zone.

Parking

• Big news: as a sponsor of the event, the Rays are offering FREE parking in all Tropicana Field Parking Lots. Thousands of spots are available, so make sure to check there first!

• Please be courteous of your fellow residents if you park in surrounding neighborhoods.

Have fun, stay safe, and Happy Halloween!