Ample free parking is available downtown (and is recommended). This includes both on-street parking and many lots in the downtown area. A downtown shuttle will connect the downtown area with the McLane Stadium event site. McLane Stadium Onsite Premium Parking is available for $25 (plus booking fee). Availability is limited, until sold out. Click here to purchase a parking pass.
Parking near McLane Stadium is extremely limited and the area is expected to be congested. Baylor University parking is not available to the general public.
Here is a link to many of the free parking areas in downtown Waco.
Please note: PUBLIC PARKING IS NOT AVAILABLE AT 4th AND FRANKLIN PARKING GARAGE (Dr. Mae Jackson Development Center)
Downtown Shuttle
Waco Transit buses will provide a shuttle service to connect parking downtown with the McLane Stadium event site. There is No Cost to Ride. The shuttle will operate from 8 AM until 5 PM. Pick-up/drop-off location downtown at 3rd Street and Franklin Ave. Commonly referred to as “Heritage Square.” Drop-off/pick-up location at McLane Stadium (“Gate C”). All shuttles are ADA Accessible.
PLEASE NOTE: ONLY WACO TRANSIT BUSES SHOULD FOLLOW THIS ROUTE. OTHER BUSES ARE NOT ALLOWED INTO THE STADIUM PARKING LOT.
Accessible Parking for the Festival
A limited number of disabled parking places are located at McLane Stadium. These are available on a first-come, first-served basis and MUST be purchased in advance. A Disabled Parking Permit placard is required. Please note that McLane Stadium Premium Parking Permits are now sold out.
Disabled parking is also available downtown. Buses will provide a shuttle service to connect parking downtown with the McLane Stadium event site. All buses are ADA accessible. Please see the downtown shuttle section for more information.
A limited number of standard parking places located at the Baylor Law School will be made available specifically to those with disabilities. The Baylor Law School is located at 1114 S University Parks Dr, Waco, TX 76706, near the walk bridge across the Brazos River from McLane Stadium. Please consider the distance to the stadium as you evaluate parking options. These are available on a first-come, first served basis. A disabled parking placard is required to access these spaces.
NOTE: Courtesy shuttles (including golf carts) are not provided between the Law School parking lots and festival grounds.
Bus Drop-off/Pickup and Bus Parking
Those that plan to bring a school bus or motorcoach to the event need to contact Matt Penney, Baylor Parking and Transportation (matt_penney@baylor.edu). Bus parking is limited. Drop-offs and pick-ups must be coordinated. Contact Matt Penney (matt_penney@baylor.edu) with questions regarding school buses or motorcoaches.