City officials have provided some important parking tips and reminders for those navigating parking in Mississauga during the holiday season and beyond.

To make holiday travel easier for residents, the City of Mississauga offers the following parking information:

– **Free Parking in Port Credit and Clarkson**: From now until January 15, shoppers and visitors in Port Credit and Clarkson can park for free on the streets. This initiative, which helps support local businesses still recovering from the impact of COVID-19, sees all pay-and-display machines bagged, so no payment is required.

– **Extended Parking**: For those hosting guests over the holidays, city officials remind residents that on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day, on-street parking is allowed beyond the usual five-hour limit from 8 a.m. to midnight. Additionally, temporary parking permits are available for guests staying overnight, allowing them to park longer than the five-hour limit and during restricted hours (2 a.m. to 6 a.m.). However, these permits do not apply on private property or in areas where parking is prohibited.

– **Parking During Snow Clearing**: Residents are reminded to move their vehicles off residential streets during snowstorms to avoid tickets or towing. Snowplows need clear streets to safely salt and clear roads, and parked vehicles can obstruct their work. Temporary parking permits will not be issued during snow-clearing operations, and any existing permits will be suspended. To stay updated, residents can contact the city’s information line (311) or follow @MississaugaSnow on X (formerly Twitter).

The free parking campaign in Port Credit and Clarkson aims to assist local businesses, particularly those still struggling due to the pandemic. By waiving parking fees in these areas, the city is helping businesses compete with shopping malls, where parking is typically free.