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Frequently Asked Questions
Bagpipers

  •  How do I host a special event in a city park?
    • Contact the City Clerk's Office for a special event permit at 518-434-5090
  •  Do you rent the stage?
    •  No. 
  • Where do I park for the Tulip Festival?
    • Tulip Festival is held in a large green park in the center of the city.  Parking is available on nearby city streets, but please be prepared to walk a few blocks into the festival.
  • Where is handicap parking for tulip festival?
    • You must have a handicap hang tag or license plates.  Enter the park via Thurlow Terrace; follow the road near the lake and park on the left side of the road.
  • Where do I park for Albany Riverfront Park?      
    • Parking is located in surface lots and garages along Broadway. Access concert site via the Hudson River Way Pedestrian Bridge.
  • Where is handicap parking for Albany Riverfront Park?    
    •  The Columbia Street Garage which is equipped with elevators and is directly connected to the Hudson River Way
    •  Corning Preserve Parking lot (near the Riverfront Bar and Grille)   
    •  EXTREMELY LIMITED (5 spots) on Quay Street near the Riverfront visitors building.   
  • What time does Alive at Five start? 
    • The event begins at 5 pm and ends at 8 pm.
  •  How do I apply to perform at an event? 
    •  Please send a full press kit with CD or DVD to: 
        Entertainment Coordinator
        City of Albany Special Events
        City Hall - Room 402
        Eagle Street
        Albany, NY   12207