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Barrels in the Plaza
Thu Jun 20 @ 8:00AM - 05:00PM
30th Anniversary Main Stage Farmers' Market
Thu Jun 20 @ 6:00PM - 09:00PM
Concerts in the Plaza
Fri Jun 21 @ 5:00PM - 08:00PM
Farmers' Market
Thu Jun 27 @ 6:00PM - 09:00PM
Concerts in the Plaza
Fri Jun 28 @ 5:00PM - 08:00PM
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SLO Parking Guide

SLO Public ParkingFor information on parking in Downtown San Luis Obispo, how to avoid tickets and other helpful hints.

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Holiday Parade

Holiday ParadeFriday, December 6, 2013

Time: 7:00pm
Location: Downtown SLO

The 2012 Holiday Parade celebrates its 37th annual event.

The parade kicks off at 7 p.m. at the corner of Palm and Chorro Streets. Entries include nearly 100 bright floats, jammin’ music, marching bands, animal groups and classic carolers rocking the streets of Downtown San Luis Obispo. Parade watchers are encouraged to come early and set up their blankets and chairs for prime viewing spots. Ten emcee Stages will be set at ideal points along the route; roughly one stage every block. For more information, contact Sarah Ragan at the Downtown Associaiton at (805) 541-0286 or at Sarah@downtownslo.com.

2012 Holiday Parade Application

Enjoy a few photos from our 36th annual Holiday Parade

2012 Holiday Parade application

Click here for tips on how to build a float

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Great American Main Street Award Winner

Great American Main Street AwardSan Luis Obispo, California was awarded The Great American Main Street Award in 1999 by the National Trust For Historic Preservation. Since 1995, this esteemed award has been presented to five US Cities each year, recognizing them for their successful preservation-based downtown revivals.

SLO Downtown Association

1108 Garden Street, Suite 210
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: (805) 541-0286
Fax: (805) 781-2647
E-mail: sloda@downtownslo.com
DOWNTOWN SECURITY
805-458-5153

Old SLO Trolley

Trolley service is provided from both of the parking structures and at convenient locations within the Downtown core approximately every 15 minutes. The fare is 50 cents. Hours of operation are:

  • Thursdays - 5  to 9 p.m. - Year Round
  • Fridays - 5 to 9 p.m. - June-Labor Day
  • Saturday - 5 to 9 p.m. - April - October
Click here for the Trolley and City Bus schedule.

Graffiti Watch

Help to maintain the beauty of our historic Downtown area.

To report graffiti on City property or on private property that hasn't been removed within 72 hours: graffiti@slocity.org