The Hood River County Chamber of Commerce is reminding residents that free metered parking in downtown Hood River is in effect on afternoons from noon to 6 p.m. during the holiday shopping season. A Chamber spokesperson says there has been some confusion about the hours the free parking is in effect. Although meter feeding is not necessary between noon and 6 p.m. through December 24, all other City parking rules will be enforced. This includes signed time limits on metered parking and reserved parking in the State St., Cascade St., Columbia St. and Front St. parking lots, which require paid passes. Sunday parking is always free all-day long.