parking tips for stella blue's band at the capitol theatre (port chester 01/28)

hey deadheads, figured i'd share some parking tips for the stella blue's band show at garcia's on monday, 01/28, because honestly, parking in port chester when the cap is busy is a small nightmare. you really don't want to be circling westchester avenue when the 8:00 pm show is about to start, and the traffic right beforehand gets congested.

first, a heads up about the absolute best way to avoid the whole mess: check out Prked. it's an app where local people rent out their driveways and private spots right next to the venue. it's often way cheaper than the lots, you get to skip the traffic congestion completely, and you'll have a super short walk. this is my number one tip if you want zero stress.

if you're going the traditional route, here are your options. a pro tip before anything else: port chester uses an app called passport for all municipal parking, so download it and put your license plate in before you leave home to save a huge headache at the kiosk.

the capitol theatre has its own premier lot at 19 smith st, at the corner of westchester ave and pearl st. for garcia's shows specifically, the vip parking lot is free past 6:00 pm. this lot opens at 6:00 pm, but be aware that it gets jammed up the fastest.

your next best bet is the metro-north train station lot, which is right across the street and is open 24 hours. since monday, 01/28, is a weekday, the spots are metered, so pay the meter or use the passport app. there is also the second floor of the garage structure (on brickoven road) which is a 24-hour option. you might hear people say they don't ticket permit spots late at night, but i wouldn't risk stressing about a ticket or tow for the whole show.

the municipal lots are your safest bet if you don't mind a 5-10 minute walk. the stop & shop garage is a great insider option- it's huge, and the upper floors are usually empty, plus it's an easy walk down to the cap. there are also lots by colony grill-bartaco and the waterfront lot. the most critical rule for all municipal parking (lots and street) is that parking is generally only permitted until **1 am**. if you linger past that, you will likely get hit with a ticket.

street parking is limited to the side streets off westchester ave, and you'll probably need to walk 2-3 blocks behind the venue to find a spot. like the lots, you absolutely cannot park on the street past **1 am**. port chester is known for being hot on ticketing after that time, so don't risk it. also, avoid parking between the curb and the sidewalk, and look out for loading zones.

final advice is to get there early- maybe 6:30 pm or 7:00 pm- to beat the rush before 8:00 pm, have the passport app ready, and be willing to walk a couple blocks. hope this helps and you have a great night with stella blue's band!