St. Pete's Guide to Grand Prix Weekend

St. Pete's Guide to Grand Prix Weekend

Feb. 23, 2026 - St. Pete's waterfront comes to life February 27-March 1, 2026, as the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg returns for another thrilling weekend on the streets of downtown. From seasoned racing fans to first-timers seeking excitement, there's something for everyone at this three-day event.

Schedule of Events:

Grand Prix Flag Raising
Thursday, Feb. 26, 10 a.m.
City Hall, 175 5th St. N
Free to Attend

INDYCAR Party in the Park
Thursday, Feb. 26, 4-7 p.m.
North Straub Park, 400 Bayshore Dr. NE
Free to Attend

5K Run & Walk
Thursday, Feb. 26, 5 p.m.
North Straub Park, 400 Bayshore Dr. NE
Sign up at www.gpstpete5k.com

Gates Open & Racing Begins!

February 27 - March 1
Tickets required: https://gpstpete.com/buy-tickets/ticket-options

The full schedule for the weekend can be found here: www.gpstpete.com/festival/schedule

Need-to-Know Parking Information:

Parking

Parking at Tropicana Field Rays Lot 6 & 7 only. Enter the lots at 3rd Ave. S and Dr. MLK Jr St. S and head west to the main entrance at 10th St. S.

• Fee: $30

• Parking by credit card only, cash is not accepted.

Parking Map Here

https://www.mlb.com/rays/ballpark/transportation/parking

Accessible Parking (Fri/Sat/Sun)

All permanent public, on-street accessible spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional on-street accessible spaces are available on the north side of Central Avenue between 1st and 2nd Streets. The SouthCore and USF St. Pete garages and Tropicana Field lots provide accessible parking at the prevailing rate. The USF St. Pete garage is recommended for those with limited mobility wishing to enter the 5th Ave. S gate (Gate 5) and the SouthCore garage is recommended for those wishing to enter the 1st Ave. S gate (Gate 1). Parking fee at SouthCore Garage is $25 for Friday, $30 for Saturday and Sunday.

Tropicana Field's Lots 6 and 7 will be available for $30 per day on a first-come, first-served basis. This includes a free shuttle service to and from the event site. The Central Garage at 1398 1st Ave. N is a brand new parking structure with over 500 spaces. Its entrance is on 1st Ave. N between 13th and 15th Streets and accessible via a short walk to SunRunner stops at 13th St. and 1st Ave. S for east-bound service and the route back to the garage drops passengers right by the garage - at 1st Ave. N and 13th St.

Motorcycle Parking (Fri/Sat/Sun)

Available for $15, along the west side of 1st St. S between 1st Ave. S and Central Ave.

Tips for Getting Around:

SunRunner Service

Skip the traffic and let the pros do the driving: the SunRunner is the Official Mode of Transportation for Firestone Grand Prix! The SunRunner will take you straight to Gate 1 with a stop at 1st Ave. N and 1st St. S, just outside of Who's On First. Gate 5 is also just a short walk away from the SunRunner stop at 3rd St. S. Bring the whole crew: use promo code "CREW" to get a Group pass for $3 in the Flamingo Fares app.

Shuttle Service from Tropicana Field Parking

Buses and trolleys will provide a free shuttle to the Grand Prix. Trolleys are equipped with a wheelchair lift.

Shuttle Stops:

• Pick Up - 10th St. between 2nd Ave. S and 3rd Ave. S

• Drop Off - 2nd St. between 6th Ave. S and 5th Ave. S (Dali Blvd.)

Shuttle Hours of Service - Vehicles running continuously:

• Friday, Feb. 27, from 6:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.

• Saturday, Feb. 28, from 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.

• Sunday, March 1, from 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Downtown Looper Bus ServiceSpecial Looper Trolley services for Grand Prix:https://www.loopertrolley.com/grandprix

Bike Share and E-Scooters

Lime Bike Share has over 200 bikes throughout the Greater Downtown. The nearest available hub is located on 2nd St. S near 6th Ave. S. Visit Li.me for more information or download the Lime app to your phone.

E-Scooters are also available throughout the greater downtown area through Lime or Spin. The nearest available corral is located on 2nd St. S near 6th Ave. S. Download the Lime and Spin apps to your phone for more information and access to a ride.

Road Closures

During the Grand Prix weekend events, the following nearby roads will be closed:

• 6th Ave. S, 5th Ave. S, 4th Ave. S, and 2nd Ave. S east of 2nd St. will all be closed

• 1st Ave. S and Central Ave. east of 1st St. will be closed

• Bayshore Drive south of 2nd Ave. NE will be closed except for traffic accessing Demens Landing

Support Local Businesses!

While you're downtown enjoying the race, take advantage of the many incredible local businesses that make St. Pete unique. From award-winning restaurants and cozy cafés to one-of-a-kind boutiques and galleries, there's no shortage of ways to support the local economy while soaking in the excitement of Grand Prix weekend. Whether you're grabbing a bite between events or exploring the vibrant downtown scene, your support helps keep St. Pete's businesses thriving.