A Guide to St. Pete's Grand Prix Weekend

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A Guide to St. Pete's Grand Prix Weekend

February 2023 - Let's Embrace the Race, St. Pete! It's Grand Prix of St. Petersburg week. We're here to share what's happening and when - and all the details in between.

Schedule of Events

Thursday, March 2

Grand Prix of St. Petersburg Flag Raising
Mayor Ken Welch, St. Pete City Council and world-class drivers raise the Grand Prix flag to kick off race week.
10 a.m. on the steps of City Hall

Grand Prix 5K 
6 p.m. on the race track, start line at North Straub Park

Party in the Park
5:30 p.m. in North Straub Park

Friday, March 3

Track is hot and the practice rounds begin!
Racing begins at 7:55 a.m and ends at 6:35 p.m.  
Fireworks at the St. Pete Pier from 9-9:15 p.m.

Saturday, March 4

Racing begins at 7:55 a.m. and ends at 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 5

Final race day! Racing begins at 8 a.m. and goes until 3:45 p.m.

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

Need-to-Know Parking Information

Parking 

Parking at Tropicana Field Rays lot #6 & #7 only (between 10th St. and 13th St./3rd Ave. S.; Enter on 3rd Ave. S. from MLK  St.)

  • Fee: $15
  • Parking is cashless and may be purchased with a credit card

Accessible Parking (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)

On Northside of Central Avenue between 1st and 2nd Streets

Motorcycle Parking (Saturday and Sunday)

On West side of 1st Street between Central Avenue and 1st Avenue South

Tips for Getting Around:

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:

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

  • 2nd St. between 6th Ave. S. & 5th Ave. S. (Dali Blvd.)

Shuttle Hours:  

  • Friday, March 3, from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

  • Saturday, March 4, from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

  • Sunday, March 5, from 7 a.m.-5:30 a.m.

View the parking and shuttle map at www.loopertrolley.com/grand-prix-shuttle.

Downtown Looper Bus Service

You can also get to the Grand Prix by riding the free Downtown Looper trolley. Schedule and stops can be found at loopertrolley.com.

SunRunner Bus Rapid Transit Service

PSTA's SunRunner service provides free transportation between St. Pete Beach and downtown St. Petersburg. The closest stop to the Grand Prix is at 6th Ave. S. & 3rd St. More information at psta.net/sunrunner.