The 31st Annual Gimme Shelter is being hosted at the Ypsilanti Freighthouse, at 100 Market Place, Ypsilanti MI 48198. The Freighthouse is an ADA-compliant venue, with two entrance ramps located on opposite sides of the building. For more about the accessibility of our Gimme Shelter event, please reach out to Susan Mefford at smefford@alphahouse-ihn.org.​

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The following lots are available for guests of Gimme Shelter 2026 to park on the evening of October 14th:

 

100 Market Place, Ypsilanti MI

75 Maple Street, Ypsilanti MI

*300 N Washington St, Ypsilanti MI

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We ask that able-bodied individuals reserve space in the 100 Market Place lot, located beside the Ypsilanti Freighthouse, for those who may need to park closer to the event.

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The majority of public/street parking in Ypsilanti is free for the duration of the Frog Island Lot Construction, but is still limited to time-constraints as indicated on the indicated signage. Alpha House is not responsible for your vehicle. The red-shaded lots are not reserved for this event, and are either closed or reserved for patrons of the adjacent establishments.

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This information may change as we grow closer to the event.

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*Our wonderful staff will be operating the Alpha House agency van as a shuttle service from the 300 N Washington St Lot, kindly rented to us by the First Presbyterian Church of Ypsilanti for this event. If you need assistance with parking, please call Susan Mefford at 734-945-8167