Lone Star Rally 2015 in Galveston: What you need to know

Scenes from the Lone Star Motorcycle Rally on the Strand on November 6, 2014 in Galveston, TX. Scenes from the Lone Star Motorcycle Rally on the Strand on November 6, 2014 in Galveston, TX. Photo: Thomas B. Shea, For The Chronicle Photo: Thomas B. Shea, For The Chronicle Image 1 of / 150 Caption Close Lone Star Rally 2015 in Galveston: What you need to know 1 / 150 Back to Gallery

The 14th annual Lone Star Rally, which calls itself the largest four-day motorcycle rally in North America, kicks off Thursday in Galveston.

Here's what you need to know:

Admission

Admission is free.

Street closures

Rally festivities will be concentrated in the historic downtown or on Seawall Boulevard, which will be subject to closures starting Wednesday.

During the rally dates, eastbound Seawall will be open but westbound traffic will be routed north on 19th to Avenue O, west to 25th and south to Seawall.

Weather

Rain is predicted for each day of the rally, ranging from a 40 percent chance of showers Thursday to a 60 percent chance the rest of the weekend.

Parking

Seawall Boulevard parking fees of $1 per hour, $8 per day or $25 for an annual pass are in effect 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week on both sides of the street between 6th and 69th and between 81st and 103rd. Parking is free between 69th and 81st.

Drivers can pay online at www.paybyphone.com, with the mobile app or by calling 1-866-234-7275. Parking is paid per license plate, not per parking space. Trailers require separate payment.

Cash payments for parking are accepted at Island Bicycle, 1808 Seawall; Ohana Surf and Skate, 2814 Avenue R 1/2; and the 61st Street Fishing Pier, 6101 Seawall.

Because payments are associated with a license plate, there is no need to display a receipt, sticker or hang tag.

Parking on the Seawall is not allowed 3 a.m. to 5 a.m.

Camping

Overnight camping -- including any tent, lean-to, sleeping bag, blanket, vehicle, trailer, camper or other shelter -- is permitted only at Galveston Island State Park, 14901 FM 3005.

Command Center

The Galveston Police Department will operate a command center downtown to address public safety issues.

More Information

Call the Lone Star Rally office at 832-437-2318 or visit www.lonestarrally.com.