City Allowed Residents to Pay Parking Tickets With Toys
Drivers can swap holiday gifts for fine forgiveness through December 14 at the city parking office.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Residents of the City of Las Vegas who received parking citations between October 1 and November 13, 2026, can now resolve their fines by donating new toys. The City of Las Vegas launched this initiative to benefit Chicanos Por La Causa during the upcoming holiday season.
Why it matters
This program offers a way for locals to clear recent parking violations while providing support for community families during the holidays. It remains an optional path for those wishing to redirect their fine money toward charitable donations.
Qualifying citations must have been issued between October 1 and November 13, 2026, and donated toys must hold a value equal to or greater than the original fine. The city accepts items for children aged 6 months to 18 years, with collections running through December 14.
The players
City of Las Vegas
The local government body offering the holiday toy donation program for parking citations.
Chicanos Por La Causa
The local organization receiving the toys collected through the city parking program.
The details
To participate, you must present a new, unwrapped toy along with its original purchase receipt at the Parking Services Office located at 350 S. City Parkway. If you prefer to shop online, items can be shipped directly to the office, provided you include your citation number in the delivery notes. The office is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. to process these donations.
Timeline
Qualifying parking tickets must have been issued between October 1, 2026, and November 13, 2026.
The final day to drop off or have toys delivered to the parking office is December 14, 2026.
Beyond the Strip
This program continues the City of Las Vegas' established tradition of leveraging municipal services to support local holiday charitable efforts. It mirrors previous seasonal outreach campaigns designed to connect resident obligations with community needs.
If you have a ticket issued between October 1 and November 13, you can visit the parking office on City Parkway during weekday business hours to resolve the fine. Remember to bring your original purchase receipt, as the value of the gift must match or exceed your citation amount.
The takeaway
Check your recent parking citations to see if they fall within the October 1 to November 13 window for this program. You can fulfill your payment obligation by bringing a gift for children aged 6 months to 18 years to the Parking Services Office by the December 14 deadline.
What happens next
The program concludes on December 14, 2026, which is the final deadline for all toy donations to be submitted or delivered to the 350 S. City Parkway office.
Further reading
Learn more about local support efforts on the Philanthropy page.
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