Parade Transportation
Transportation to the Parade
*****At this time transportation is at full capacity. To be placed on the waitlist, please email imperialsession2023@visitcharlotte.com*****
The parade will take place at the zMax Dragway, 6570 Bruton Smith, Blvd., Concord, North Carolina, approximately 18 miles from the Charlotte Convention Center.
Shuttle service is available for those traveling from Uptown to zMax Dragway. Each hotel within the official block has a designated shuttle station. Shuttles will depart uptown on the half hour mark. Reservations are required.
Shuttle service is also available for parade participants who parked their parade vehicles at Oasis temple’s overnight parking lot. Reservations are required. All other parade participants will make reservations for shuttle service thru the Nobility transportation shuttle service.
Shuttle service is available for those traveling from Uptown to zMax Dragway. Each hotel within the official block has a designated shuttle station. Shuttles will depart uptown on the half hour mark. Reservations are required.
Reserve your spot now.
IMPORTANT: Stop by the transportation desk located at the Charlotte Convention Center (Concourse A) on Monday, July 3, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. to confirm your reservation and get your wristbands for confirmed ridership.
BLUE SHUTTLE (servicing hotels: Courtyard by Marriott, Embassy Suites, Hampton Inn Uptown, Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Uptown, JW Marriott, Residence Inn, Sheraton, Westin Charlotte)
Pick up/Drop Off Location: Charlotte Convention Center – 501 S. College St.
RED SHUTTLE (servicing hotels: Aloft Uptown, Charlotte Marriott City Center, Holiday Inn Center City, Hyatt House, Omni Charlotte, Springhill Suites Uptown)
Pick up/Drop off Location: College St. between Trade St. and 5th St.
Uptown Departures | zMax Arrivals (approx.) |
4:30 p.m. | 5 p.m. |
5 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. |
5:30 p.m. | 6 p.m. |
6 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. |
6:30 p.m. | 7 p.m. |
7 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. |
**Last bus departs uptown at 7 p.m.
Shuttles returning to Uptown will begin 15 minutes after
conclusion of the parade. Estimating around 9:30 p.m. IMPORTANT: Only those with wristbands
are allowed to utilize the buses for return trip due to limited seating.
Reservations must be made in advance to secure your spot!
Onsite Reservations are LIMITED!
Concluding the parade at the zMax, those that return to the
zMax for overnight parking, will have shuttle service available to return
uptown.
Schedule is as follows:
10 p.m. Bus
arrives at Oasis Shrine Center
10:30 p.m. Bus
departs Oasis Shrine Center
11 p.m. Bus
arrives Uptown Charlotte – dropping at Charlotte Convention Center
For questions, email: Imperialsession2023@visitcharlotte.com.
Please allow for 2-3 business days for response time.
Shuttle service is also available for parade participants who parked their parade vehicles at Oasis temple’s overnight parking lot. Reservations are required. All other parade participants will make reservations for shuttle service thru the zMax transportation shuttle service.
Schedule is as follows:
3:15 p.m. Bus Loading begins
3:30 p.m. Bus Departs Uptown Location at Charlotte Convention Center (College St)
4 p.m. Arrive at Oasis
Reservations must be made in advance of Monday, July 3 to secure your spot.
Reserve your spot now.
Concluding the parade at the zMax, those that return to the zMax for overnight parking, will have shuttle service available to return uptown.
Schedule is as follows:
10 p.m. Bus arrives at Oasis Shrine Center
10:30 p.m. Bus departs Oasis Shrine Center
11 p.m. Bus arrives Uptown Charlotte – dropping off at Charlotte Convention Center
For questions, email: Imperialsession2023@visitcharlotte.com. Please allow for 2-3 business days for response time.