ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It's Grand Prix time in St. Pete, and an anniversary as well.

The 20th Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg hits the track this week, with the main event being the Sunday race that kicks off the INDYCAR Series.

First up is the INDYCAR Party in the Park from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at North Straub Park.

Friday will see a number of USF Pro 2000 and USF2000 practices and qualifiers, along with an autograph session from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Fan Village downtown.

Also happening on Saturday, Bret Michaels will be live in concert. If you would like to attend, you will need to have a 3-day or Saturday single day ticket. 

Tickets are still available and can be purchased here.

Parts of downtown will be blocked off. You can view the map here.

Spectrum Bay News 9 and Spectrum Sports 360 will have coverage of the events throughout the week.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

• Parking will be available at Tropicana Field in Lots 1&2 for $15/day. 
• There will be a free shuttle service from the Trop to the race course. The shuttle will pick up on 10th Street S. and drop off at Secon Street S. and Fifth Ave S.
• You can catch a ride on the SunRunner! It will take you to Gate 5 and there are discounted fares for Firestone Grand Prix attendees.      

Permissible Items

• Aerosol sunscreen
• Binoculars, scanners and cameras with small case
• Camera stands (tripods, monopods, etc.) are allowed on the grounds as long as they do not obstruct the view of others; such equipment is not to be used in the grandstands
• Purses, backpacks and other small bags
• Recognized mobility aids used by guests with disabilities are permitted. Guests are advised to bring a lock to chain wheelchairs and scooters underneath the grandstands.
• Refillable bottles
• Seat cushions
• Service Animals
• Small, personal handheld devices - cell phones, PDAs, etc.
• Strollers
• Umbrellas may be used as long as they do not obstruct the view of others

Prohibited Items

• Aerosol cans (except sunscreen)
• Banners
• Camcorders
• Camera lenses that exceed 10’’
• Coolers (includes food and beverage)
• Confederate flag
• Drones or other unmanned aircrafts
• Firearms, knives, explosives or weapons of any description are not permitted
• Fires, grills, fireworks
• Folding chairs
• Food and beverage
• Glass bottles or containers
• Golf carts for personal use
• Handbills or samples are not to be distributed or placed on the grounds without the express written approval of the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
• Hateful flags, signs, imagery, etc.  
• Illegal drugs
• Inflatables (beach balls, etc.)
• Items that obstruct views
• Laptop computers (see above for permissible devices)
• Large bags including but not limited to: Duffel and grocery bags, luggage
• Laser lights and pointers
• Motorcycles or off-road vehicles (including ATVs, ATCs, dune bug bicycles)
• No flammable or combustible materials except small lighters (for cigarettes)
• Noise makers, horns, helium balloons, beach balls
• None of the above restricted items may be left in or around the gate area
• Other items that are deemed hazardous or diminish the enjoyment of the event by other patrons
• Personal protection devices (mace/pepper spray)
• Pets (except service animals as definited by Title II and Title III of the ADA)
• Poles or sticks (except those to assist the disabled)
• Projectile items and missiles
• Roller blades, skateboards, skates, scooters, bicycles
• Scaffolding and other structures
• Stadium Seats

If you need additional information on the Firestone Grand Prix, you can visit their website to learn more about Accessibility, Bicycle Parking, Credential Center, Entry Gates and Hours, Inclement Weather Policy, etc...