Baltimore County is making local shopping easier this holiday season with two hours of free meter parking.

Parking will be free at 1,735 meters throughout Baltimore County from Friday, December 21, through Tuesday, December 25, 2018.

County Executive-Elect John Olszewski, Jr., with his daughter Daria, encouraged local shopping in a video recorded in downtown Towson.

“We encourage everyone to get out and support locally owned shops and restaurants in this festive holiday season,” said Olszewski.

Meters will be decorated with red “Seasons Greetings” bags in Catonsville, Towson, Parkville, Essex, Overlea, Pikesville, Arbutus, Stoneleigh, and Dundalk.