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Back to EpisodesKettle Calls and Festive Floats: SLO’s Season of Giving w/ DTSLO & Salvation Army
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***BREAKING & ENTERING JINGLE JAM TICKETS HERE!***
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In this episode, we sit down with Maggie Kovach from Downtown SLO to discuss the annual Christmas Parade. Maggie gives us the inside scoop on what’s new this year, sharing exciting details about the floats, marching bands, and everything else that makes this event a highlight of the holiday season in San Luis Obispo. She also talks about how community members can get involved and why the parade is so special for everyone in SLO. For more information about the parade and other holiday events, be sure to check out DowntownSLO.com.
Link to parade info and route: HERE
Later in the episode, we’re joined by Hattie and Captain Juan from the Salvation Army SLO. They share their mission to bring joy and relief to families in need during the holiday season. We discuss their iconic bell-ringing campaign, the impact of their community services, and how they’re spreading hope this time of year. They also tell us how everyone can get involved—whether by volunteering or donating. To learn more or to sign up for bell-ringing, visit RegisterToRing.com. You can also find more information on the services they provide at the Salvation Army San Luis Obispo website.
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Breaking and Entering Jingle Jam is officially happening! This is a chance for all of us to come together, raise some funds for our Breaking and Entering Christmas mission, and celebrate the season with some great local music. Mark your calendars for Friday, December 13th, at SLO Brew Rock—now called Rod and Hammer’s Rock. We’ve got an amazing lineup including Damon Castillo, Dante Marsh, Josh Rosenblum, Kenny Lee Lewis from the Steve Miller Band, and Michael Venia from Carbon City Lights. More artists are being added as we speak, and I couldn’t be more excited to see how this is coming together. I’ll have more info next week on how to get your tickets, but in the meantime, head over to adammontiel.com to learn more, donate, or support our Breaking and Entering Christmas efforts. Let’s make th