Prepare to be enchanted by an evening of unforgettable festive fun in charming downtown San Luis Obispo!

The 48th Annual Downtown SLO Holiday Parade will take place on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 7 PM. The 2024 theme will be “Whimsical Wonderland”; parade participants are encouraged to decorate their floats with inspirations of enchanted forests, swirly trees, and sparkly snowscapes.

The Annual Downtown SLO Holiday Parade has drawn thousands to downtown San Luis Obispo since 1976. Held on the first Friday in December, the parade has become a much-loved holiday tradition along the Central Coast for locals and visitors alike. Nearly 90 decorated floats, marching bands, vehicles, dancers, and more will march in the parade. Information regarding the route, accommodations, and more can be found at DowntownSLO.com/Parade.

The parade will occur rain or shine!

Attendees can RSVP and share the event on Facebook.

All downtown parking will be free on December 6, 2024, from 6–9 PM — attendees are encouraged to remember that roads will close beginning at 4 PM. A map of road closures along the parade route can be found below. 

Presented by Friday Night Lights Youth Flag Football; in partnership with Downtown SLO