WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - West Springfield residents can now access free parking at year-round events held at the Eastern States Exposition (ESE). The Big E ranks in largest U.S. carnivals for attendance The stickers, which are being offered at no cost, exempt residents from the $5 event parking fee at all non-fair ESE events. Stickers are available at the Gate 1 security booth, located at 1761 Memorial Avenue, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily through April 1. To obtain a parking sticker, residents must present their driver's license, vehicle registration, and vehicle itself to security personnel at Gate 1. For seasonal vehicles or motorcycles that are not currently on the road, residents can present their most recent registration information along with their license. The stickers provide residents access to the grounds during ESE events, Storrowtown Tavern hours, and other designated hours of operation. However, the parking stickers are excluded during the Big E fair. ESE also says that loitering on the premises is strictly prohibited. Upcoming Events Jan. 11 & 12 Springfield Wedding & Bridal Expo Jan. 18 & 19 Auto Parts Swap ‘n Sell Jan. 25 & 26 Railroad Hobby Show Feb. 14 - 17 Springfield RV, Camping and Outdoor Show Feb 21- 23 Springfield Sportsmen's Show Mar. 8 & 9 Antique & Modern Firearms Show Mar. 27 - 30 The Original Western Mass Home Show Residents are reminded that stickers are not available in the Brooks Building, ensuring that Gate 1 remains the sole distribution point. For additional details and updates, residents are encouraged to visit the ESE website. Local News Headlines Cold weather may cause battery and tire issues Revenge porn law implemented in West Springfield Family homelessness on the rise in Massachusetts Springfield City Council sets goals for 2025 legislative year WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.