Free Garage Parking on Select Days in Downtown SLO this Holiday Season

The City of San Luis Obispo will once again offer free parking in the downtown public parking garages to encourage community members to visit the downtown to enjoy the festivities and support local businesses this holiday season.

Free garage parking will be available at all three downtown parking structures on the following days:

1. Thanksgiving Weekend: Thursday, November 27 – Sunday, November 30
2. Sundays in December: December 7, 14, 21 and 28
3. Christmas Holidays: December 24, 25 and 26
4. New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day: December 31 and January 1 

The City will also offer free parking in the garages and on-street during the 49^th Annual Holiday Parade on Friday, December 5, 2025 from 4 to 11 p.m.

 “Downtown is the hub of all holiday activities in San Luis Obispo. We are happy to continue the tradition of providing free garage parking during the holiday season,” said Donna King, Parking Program Manager for the City of SLO. “We will also offer free parking downtown during the annual Holiday Parade, both on-street and in the garages, from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.”

City Invests in Downtown San Luis Obispo

Downtown San Luis Obispo is the heart of the community and remains a key priority for the City. Ongoing investments like this free holiday garage parking program continue to support a vibrant, welcoming environment for residents and visitors. The City funds a range of initiatives to keep the downtown welcoming, clean and safe, including daily maintenance and cleaning, regular power washing, sidewalk and bike lane sweeping, weekday street sweeping, and financial support for Downtown SLO’s Clean & Safe Program. These efforts complement the City’s broader parking and access programs designed to support businesses and enhance the visitor experience.

This holiday season, the City will continue its investments with popular programs and events such as Buy Local Bonus, Lights & Sights in Mission Plaza, the Holiday Trolley, the Annual Downtown Holiday Parade, and more.

For more details on affordable downtown parking options, visit slocity.org/Parking.