The $400 million Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati recently unveiled parking details in advance of its opening.

The five-story, 2,500-space parking structure connects directly to the casino, which is scheduled to open at 8:30 p.m. March 4 , officials said Monday.

Access to garage parking is available from both Gilbert Avenue and Reading Road.

The grand opening will include free public parking at The Banks parking garage from 6 p.m. March 4 to 6 a.m. March 5 and round-trip complimentary shuttle service to the casino.

Starting March 5, free parking will be offered in the casino parking deck on nights and weekends.

“We are pleased to offer our guests free parking on nights and weekends in our convenient and accessible new parking structure,” said Mike Warren, vice president of marketing, in a release. “We will also provide several ways for property guests to validate parking during the week.

Members of Caesars’ Total Rewards guest loyalty program will receive free parking on every visit by playing 30 minutes of slots or table games, by playing one hour in the poker room or by spending $25 in a casino restaurant or gift shop.

Hourly parking rates – ranging from $1 for the first hour up to a daily maximum of $14 – will be in effect Monday through Friday during conventional business hours.

Below are additional grand opening parking guidelines:

• Horseshoe Cincinnati will offer continuous, round-trip shuttle service between The Banks garage and the casino from 6 p.m. on March 4 through 6 a.m. on March 5.

• Public parking will not be available in the casino’s dedicated parking structure on grand opening night; the casino’s parking garage will be restricted for invited guests only.

• Shuttles between Horseshoe Cincinnati and its hotel partners will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Mon., March 4 and will run until 6 a.m. on Tues., March 5.

• General public queuing will begin at 6 p.m. on the casino’s urban plaza and will extend east along Court Street. The queuing entry point will be on Court Street near Eggleston Avenue. General public queuing prior to 6 p.m. will be prohibited and enforced.

Parking guidelines from March 5 and on:

• Valet and self-parking options for casino guests are available 24-7 inside the casino’s parking garage.

• Free self-parking is offered on weekends and from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on weeknights.

• Weekday parking will also be free for casino guests who play slots or table games for 30 minutes (and earn 15 Tier Credits), or poker (rated for one hour). Hourly parking rates, ranging from $1 for the first hour up to a daily maximum of $14, will be in effect Monday through Friday between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.

• Property guests will also receive free parking validation for on-site restaurant or gift shop retail purchases more than $25.

• Special event pricing may apply for general public parking. Rates will be posted.

• Valet parking will be available for Total Rewards members at varying rates; valet parking for the general public is available for $20 daily. Seven Stars and Diamond Total Rewards members are extended complimentary valet or self-parking on each visit.

• Daily casino-hotel shuttle service will operate Sunday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m.; and Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 a.m.