**UPDATE**
*Thursday shuttles begin at 2PM and run until 8PM. Blue shuttle line WILL NOT run Thursday. Red and orange shuttle lines only on Thursday.
All shuttle lines will run 8AM to 7:30PM Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
More information on the Tall Ships Erie here!
Free Festival Shuttle
Our festival shuttle route is completely free for everyone—no festival pass required.
Thursday Afternoon: Runs for the Parade of Sail, making it easy to get to and from popular viewing areas without the parking hassle. Shuttles from 2PM to 8PM Blue shuttle line WILL NOT run Thursday. Red and orange shuttle lines only on Thursday.
Friday–Sunday: Operates from approximately 8:00 AM to 7:30 PM, circulating between downtown park-and-ride locations and the Bayfront Convention Center.
Shuttle Stops & Parking Locations:
These garages and lots are within a short walk of shuttle stops and offer easy access to the festival footprint:
– Garage Q – 712 Peach St., Erie, PA 16501 (about 6 blocks south of the Bayfront)
– Erie Parking Authority Garage – 24 E 8th St., Erie, PA 16501 (near Perry Square, 7 blocks from the Bayfront)
– Garage D – 120 W 9th St., Erie, PA 16501 (near Gannon University, 8 blocks from the Bayfront)
– 10th Street Parking Garage – 25 E 10th St., Erie, PA 16501 (about 9 blocks south of the Bayfront)
– Thomas C. Hoffman Transportation Center – 208 E 12th St., Erie, PA 16503 (park-and-ride location)
Look for clearly marked shuttle stops, and check the Shuttle Map on this page and at the festival gates to plan your trip.
Your Festival Pass = Unlimited EMTA Bus Rides
Your Tall Ships Erie Festival Pass also serves as a free EMTA fixed-route bus pass for the entire festival weekend—Thursday through Sunday. Just show your ticket when boarding any EMTA bus to ride at no charge. This is a great option if you’re staying at a hotel, parking farther from downtown, or exploring Erie’s other attractions during your visit.
If you don’t have a festival pass, regular EMTA fares apply outside of the free festival shuttle route.