Heading to Irish Off Ionia?

Whether you’re driving, taking public transit, or using alternative transportation, there are plenty of options to make your trip to downtown Grand Rapids smooth and stress-free! 

Parking options.

Parking ramps near calder plaza

Conveniently located ramps offer safe and accessible parking near the festival: 

Government Center Ramp 

  • Daily Max: $24 

  • Special Event Pricing: $12 - $25

DeVos Place Ramp 

  • Daily Max: $25 

  • Special Event Pricing: $13 

Find more parking ramps via our interactive map: Visitor Parking Guide 

Parking options.

On-Street Metered Parking 

Metered parking is available throughout downtown Grand Rapids. 

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 7 PM (some meters extend beyond these hours—check signage). 

  • Rates: $1 - $2.25 per hour (rates posted on meters, pay stations, or the Motu App).

How to Pay?

  • Pay by phone: Call Motu at 616-432-2478 and follow the instructions. 

  • Pay at a pay station: 

  • Pay-by-space areas (marked with blue signs). 

  • Pay-by-plate areas (marked with orange signs). 

  • Use the Parking Meter Map to find costs, time limits, and enforcement hours. 

More info: https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/Government/Departments/Mobile-GR/Parking#section-1 

Parking options.

free transportation: the dash

Skip the parking hassle and ride The DASH, Grand Rapids’ free downtown bus service! 

Nearest stop to Calder Plaza: Government Center Stop 

  • Fast, frequent, and free! 

For those parking further out, DASH Parking Lots offer budget-friendly options: 

  • Area 7 – $4 full-day parking | 301 Mt Vernon Ave NW 

  • Area 9 – $3 full-day parking | 250 Seward Ave NW 

More info: https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/Residents/Parking-and-Mobility/FREE-Downtown-Transit-Guide-Mirror 

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Ride the Rapid (paid public transit)

Take The Rapid bus system to get downtown with ease. Plan your trip using the RapidConnect Trip Planner. 

Nearby Bus Stops: 

  • DeVos Place Station (NB) (#8502) – 0.08 miles 

  • Routes: LL (EB), SL (SB) 

  • Michigan/Ottawa (EB) (#4501) – 0.09 miles 

  • Routes: 11 (NB), 13 (NB) 

  • Monroe/DeVos Place (NB & SB) – 0.09-0.1 miles 

  • Routes: 9 (SB), 11 (NB/SB), 13 (NB/SB) 

More info: https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/Government/Departments/Mobile-GR/Paid-Transit-Ride-the-Rapid 

Parking options.

scoot, bike, or walk

Avoid the traffic and enjoy downtown by using alternative transportation! 

  • Scooters & Bikes are available throughout downtown for easy, eco-friendly travel. 

  • Walking is a great way to take in the sights and sounds of Grand Rapids while heading to the festival! 

No matter how you’re getting to Irish off Ionia, Mobile GR has options to make your trip convenient, affordable, and stress-free!