The City of Dubuque is providing free parking at metered spaces and City-owned ramps and lots in the downtown area beginning on Thanksgiving (Thursday, Nov. 28) through Sunday, Dec. 1. The free downtown parking over the holiday weekend is meant to encourage Dubuque residents and visitors to shop at local downtown businesses. Thanksgiving weekend includes two major holiday shopping days, Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, which are critical to the yearly success of retailers in the Dubuque community.