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Accessibility

If you have a valid disabled permit or license plate displayed, you may park in an accessible parking space anywhere on Grounds. Additionally, accessible University Transit Buses run regularly throughout Grounds. View the interactive UTS map here.

For ADA-accessible routes in various parts of Grounds, including a Central Grounds accessible route map and a North Grounds accessible route map, please visit the Facilities Management Geospatial Engineering Services page.

Accommodations

The room block at the Kimpton The Forum Hotel is now closed.

We recommend securing your lodging ASAP as fall is a busy time in Charlottesville. To explore local accommodations, visit the Charlottesville Visitor Bureau’s website.

Attire

Most guests typically wear business attire for the Gala dinner, but we want everyone to feel comfortable at our events. Other weekend events are at guests’ discretion, though business casual is commonly worn. A little flair is certainly welcome!

Celebrate Responsibly

We want everyone to have a safe and enjoyable time this weekend. Please ensure the well-being and safety of yourself and those around you. If you choose to enjoy wine or beer, please be sure not to overindulge and make certain that you do not drive. If for any reason or at any time you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, please find a member of the QVA Board of Directors so that the situation can be addressed.

Rideshare services:

Parking

Paid visitor parking is available in The Central Grounds Garage*, located under the University Bookstore, through ParkMobile. We recommend this lot for our Sunday Bernard Mayes Luncheon & Panel Discussion event.

ParkMobile is available via app or by calling 877-727-5758. Please note: there is a $5 registration fee by ParkMobile if setting up an account through a phone call.

Visit the UVA Parking site for more details and a map of university parking lots. When parking in UVA lots, please make sure to follow signage posted regarding payment and hours.

*On-Grounds parking may look different on gamedays. See below for gameday parking resources.

Parking at the Forum

Here are our two parking options for the Forum:

The Law School parking lot D-2: We strongly encourage guests to park here at no cost. Though this lot is not affiliated with the hotel, it is very close by.

  • Address: 621 Nash Drive
  • Parkmobile Zone: 5507
  • UVA lot designation: D-2
  • Please refer to the lavender lots in the map below:

Map of North Grounds; the D-2 parking lot is between Kimpton the Forum Hotel and the Law School

Valet parking at the Forum: When the D-2 Lot is full, valet parking will be available at the Forum for up to 12 hours for the Friday Welcome Reception and Saturday Gala events. Please mention you are here for QVA so you receive our discounted rate. After 12 hours, you will be responsible for the full standard rate of $29/day.

Gameday Parking

Parking for home football games is available in select locations around Grounds — for more information, consult the Football Parking map and UVA’s Event Parking page.

Registration

Registration for this event is now closed.

Sponsorship Opportunities

If you would like to contribute to support our mission via sponsorship, or for any other questions. please reach out to Events Co-Chairs Brendan Maupin Wynn (Col ’14) at brendan@queervirginia.org or Anant Das (Com ’19) anant@queervirginia.org.

Weekend at a Glance

Friday, August 28

Saturday, August 29

*Tickets to the home opener are not included in the Gala registration.

Sunday, August 30

  • Bernard Mayes Luncheon & Panel Discussion: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Colonnade Club, The Lawn