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Free Parking for the Holidays

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The City of SLO is spreading holiday cheer by offering free parking in downtown San Luis Obispo parking structures this holiday season. Beginning on Thanksgiving Day 2023, community members can enjoy 12 days of complimentary parking through New Year’s Day. It’s now more convenient to explore the heart of San Luis Obispo and show support for local businesses.

Park for free at:

  • 842 Palm Street
  • 919 Palm Street
  • 871 Marsh Street

The 12 Days of Free Parking are:

  1. Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23
  2. Black Friday, Nov. 24
  3. Small Business Saturday, Nov. 25
  4. Sunday, Nov. 26
  5. Sunday, Dec. 3
  6. Sunday, Dec. 10
  7. Sunday, Dec. 17
  8. Christmas Eve, Dec. 24
  9. Christmas Day, Dec. 25
  10. Day After Christmas, Dec. 26
  11. New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31
  12. New Year’s Day, Jan. 1
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