parking tips for dupree's diamond 3 at garcia's at the capitol theatre (port chester ny 01/14)

figured i'd share some parking tips for the dupree's diamond 3 show on wednesday, 01/14, because port chester parking when the cap is busy is honestly a small nightmare, and you really don't want to be circling westchester avenue when the music is about to start.

first, a heads up about the absolute best way to avoid the whole mess: check out Prked. it's an app where people rent out their driveways and private spots right next to the venue. it's often way cheaper than the paid lots, you get to skip the traffic congestion completely, and you usually get a short walk. honestly, it’s the insider's move for getting in and out fast.

now, for the traditional options, which you should aim for around 6:30 pm or 7:00 pm since the lot opens at 6:00 pm and the show starts at 8:00 pm.

the best option for this show is the capitol theatre's premier lot itself. the address is 19 smith st, with the entrance at the corner of westchester ave and pearl st. the official site says this lot is free past 6:00 pm for all garcia's shows, which is huge. but be aware that if you bought a premier pass, they recommend arriving by showtime (8:00 pm) or you might forfeit your spot. this is the most convenient lot, so it will fill up the fastest.

your next best bet is the metro-north train station lot, which is right across the street. wednesday is a weekday, so the spots are metered. you can pay at the kiosks, but port chester municipal parking uses the passport app, so download it and put your license plate in before you leave home to save a huge headache at the kiosk in the cold. some folks say they don't ticket late at night, but i wouldn't risk stressing about it for the whole show, so just pay the meter.

there are other municipal lots, like the one by colony pizza/bartaco and the waterfront lot, and there's a huge parking garage by stop & shop (where the amc cinema is). the upper floors of the garage are often empty, and it’s a quick 5-10 minute walk down to the cap.

critical warning: street parking is limited on the side streets off westchester ave, but most side street parking and the municipal lots are not permitted beyond 1:00 am. this is where you'll get hit with a ticket or towed if the show runs late or you linger for a post-show taqueria run, so check the signs! only the metro-north lot is open 24 hours, but even there, permit spots are technically risky, so use the regular metered spots.

get there early, have the passport app ready for the metered options, and be willing to walk a couple blocks. hope this helps, and have a killer time with dupree's diamond 3.