longhorn2004 Posted September 23, 2019 #1 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Has anyone done this? The parking is free. Do you really just show up with a DAV or Purple Heart license plate? No reservations? Is it close to the Terminals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted September 23, 2019 #2 Share Posted September 23, 2019 See website Port of Galveston for cruising information about parking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxCityKat Posted September 23, 2019 #3 Share Posted September 23, 2019 (edited) @longhorn2004 Here is what is needed to qualify: Disabled Vets & Purple Heart Recipients The Port of Galveston would like to extend a complimentary parking space to Disabled American Veterans and Purple Heart recipients. To qualify for a complimentary parking space read the following information: States that DO offer Disabled American Veteran and Purple Heart license plates will need the following: Ø State vehicle registration receipt with Disabled Veteran or Purple Heart Recipient License Plates Ø Driver’s license or state-issued ID to match the vehicle registration information Ø The Disabled American Veteran or Purple Heart Recipient MUST be present at time of check in along with the vehicle that has the DV/PH license plate States that DO NOT offer Disabled American Veteran and Purple Heart license plates will need the following: Documents needed from Disabled Veterans: Ø Award Letter showing service-connected disability of 50% or higher Ø Driver’s license or state-issued ID to match the name on the Award Letter Ø The Disabled American Veteran MUST be present at time of check in Documents needed from Purple Heart Recipients: Ø DD-214 showing that the individual was a recipient of a Purple Heart Medal Ø Driver’s license or state-issued ID to match the name on the DD-214 Ø The Purple Heart Recipient MUST be present at time of check in Please DO NOT reserve parking ahead of time, it is not necessary. When you arrive at the parking lot, let the gate attendant know you are here for DV/PH parking and they will send you to the port parking staff’s office, which is a white trailer near the gate. Complimentary parking is only offered on the day you arrive to sail and it’s good for the duration of the cruise. NO REFUNDS OR REIMBURSEMENTS will be granted after the vessel sails port. Lot A is located at 160 33rd Street Lot B is located at 224 33rd Street No Discounted Parking in the Garage Email any questions you may have to parking@portofgalveston.com Edited September 23, 2019 by TxCityKat additional info 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longhorn2004 Posted September 23, 2019 Author #4 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Thank you, how far is the parking from Terminal 1? I have never parked in the City owned lots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallFour4 Posted September 23, 2019 #5 Share Posted September 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, longhorn2004 said: Thank you, how far is the parking from Terminal 1? I have never parked in the City owned lots. About a mile on roadways. The buses are plentiful. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satex Posted October 13, 2019 #6 Share Posted October 13, 2019 We have parked at the terminal parking every time we cruise and never have had to pay for parking with my DV plates. That is one good thing about cruising out of Texas, Free parking for disabled vets! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxedlunch Posted October 2, 2021 #7 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Dredging up an old thread because the Port of Galveston no longer offers complimentary parking for DV plates. Hoping that someone knows someone who can find out why the change was made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Kat Posted October 3, 2021 #8 Share Posted October 3, 2021 3 hours ago, boxedlunch said: Dredging up an old thread because the Port of Galveston no longer offers complimentary parking for DV plates. Hoping that someone knows someone who can find out why the change was made. They now call it Disabled Veteran Discount Program. See Disabled Veteran Discount Page | Port of Galveston, TX - Official Website for their Disabled Veterans Online Discount Enrollment Form. They also now have Loyalty Rewards Program for everyone else. See Loyalty Rewards Program | Port of Galveston, TX - Official Website for their Loyalty Rewards Program Terms and Conditions. Please email parking@portofgalveston.com with any questions or call 409-766-6163. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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