Parking on the open streets is free after 6 pm and in the lot behind M Vista on Lady Street. There's more free parking until 1am Friday in the City garages on Assembly between Gervais and Lady; on Assembly between Gervais and Lady; on Park behind the Hilton Columbia Center; and at Lincoln and Washington streets.
Park for free at the SC State Museum and board the Columbia Carriage Works horse and carriage or on the Vista pedi cabs to ride into the Vista.