The local authority is hoping it will encourage people to shop local.
Shoppers in Laois will be able to avail of some free parking in the build up to Christmas.
Local authority operated zones in Portlaoise, Portarlington and Mountmellick will be free of charge on Saturday the 5th, 12th and 19th of December.
Parking time limits will remain in force to encourage a turnover of spaces and Laois County Council are advising that other parking offences will be enforced as normal.
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