Travel Tips & Parking

  • Parking

    Free parking will be available in the following locations. Click on the link for the map and look for event signage when arriving.

    Suggested parking areas:

    Rick Marcotte Central School lot (accessible from Market Street via Hinesburg Road only)

    • Limited parking behind 180 Market Street, includes handicap-accessible parking and 12 electric charging stations (accessible from Market Street via Hinesburg Road only)

    University Mall parking garage

    • Limited street parking available on Market Street.

  • Walking & Biking

    Whether you live nearby or traveled to see the eclipse, we hope to see you at Illuminate Vermont! Many hotels are within walking distance to the event. The event is providing free valet bicycle parking for all attendees.

  • Public Transportation

    Green Mountain Transit offers multiple lines between South Burlington’s City Center, Burlington, and Williston, and is currently FREE to all riders. Barnes & Noble on Dorset Street and Delta by Marriott on Williston Road are both within two blocks of the event. Use Green Mountain Transit’s Trip Planner to find routes and times.

Market Street between Dorset Street and City Hall will be closed April 5 & 6, beginning at 1:00 PM each day, and will reopen each night.

During road closures, Rick Marcotte Central School and parking areas behind City Hall will remain accessible from Market Street via Hinesburg Road only.