St. Pete Standard

Localtopia, St. Petersburg's annual celebration of local businesses and community organizations, is set to take place this weekend at Williams Park. The event, scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., offers free entry and features over 300 local vendors.

Visitors can expect a variety of food, drinks, and live music performances in the Music Village. While all activities are family-friendly, pets are not permitted on the premises. Further details about the event are available at localtopia.keepsaintpetersburglocal.org.

Transportation options include a free bike valet service at the corner of 2nd Ave. and 2nd St. N. Additionally, the SunRunner will offer fare-free rides with nearby stops at 1st Ave. and 5th St. Free transportation to the event is also provided by Star Trolley with pick-up at Tropicana Field's 1st Ave. S and 11th St., and drop-off near Williams Park.

For those driving downtown, parking will be limited due to street closures around Williams Park on Saturday. Closed streets include sections of 2nd Ave., 3rd St., and parts of 4th St. N; however, alternative parking is available at Tropicana Field Lots 6 and 7 for $10 per day.

Rideshare services have designated drop-off points at the corner of 4th St. and 2nd Ave. N for ease of access.