TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Traverse City is offering free parking in at several parking structures through Monday morning because of the winter storm.

In a released statement on the Traverse City Downtown Facebook Page, all downtown visitors are encouraged to use the Hardy and Old Town parking garages for free to help keep the streets cleared and accessible for snow plowing and other emergency vehicles.

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Overnight parking on the streets through the downtown is prohibited