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About Uptown Charlotte Festival Grounds
Uptown Charlotte Festival Grounds isn’t a single, fixed venue name. In Charlotte’s uptown area, many festivals use spaces like Gateway Village Promenade, Hugh McColl Park (formerly Polk Park), and First Ward Park for gatherings. This page provides a clear, user-friendly guide to the key sites and practical details so you can plan ahead. Whether you’re attending a StrEATs-style festival at Gateway Village, a Taste of Charlotte event on Tryon Street, or the Charlotte Pride Festival at First Ward Park, we’ve got you covered with parking, transit options, and nearby stay-and-dine recommendations.
Plan with confidence: secure your seats, know where to park, and find convenient lodging and dining. If you’re aiming for Gateways Village Garage parking during a festival, or hopping on the Lynx light rail to First Ward Park, we’ve got insider tips to simplify your visit. Think of us as your friend with a ticket connection in Charlotte’s vibrant uptown scene.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- No single 'Uptown Charlotte Festival Grounds' venue appears in current records; festivals use spaces such as Gateway Village Promenade, Hugh McColl Park (formerly Polk Park), and First Ward Park.
- Hugh McColl Park (formerly Polk Park) is at Trade & Tryon in Uptown; redevelopment completed with a grand opening in June 2025; address cited as 108 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202.
- Gateway Village Promenade is located at 800 West Trade Street (Gateway Village) and is a common festival site (e.g., StrEATs); parking is available in the Gateway Village garage.
- First Ward Park is a 4.6-acre park at 301 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28202, with public transit access via the nearby light rail (9th Street).
- Notable events: Charlotte StrEATs Festival (Gateway Village); Taste of Charlotte (Tryon Street/Uptown); Charlotte Pride Festival moved to First Ward Park in 2025.
- Parking and transit: Gateway Village has dedicated parking in the Gateway Village Garage; First Ward Park is served by the Lynx Blue Line and the CityLynx Gold Line; events often note nearby transit options.