Take Back the Night
Take Back the Night is an international survivor solidarity event, with roots in San Luis Obispo since the 1980s. With a focus on uplifting survivors and empowering community, the event will feature live music, catered food, art installations, local vendor and resource fairs, speakers, a solidarity march, and end with a candlelight vigil. Take Back the Night will be hosted in the University Union Plaza on Cal Poly’s campus from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 24th, 2025.
Event Details
Take Back the Night 2025
- Date: April 24th
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Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
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Location: University Union Plaza, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Schedule:
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5:30 – 5:45 p.m. | Event begins with welcome remarks & land acknowledgement
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5:45 – 6:15 p.m. | Speakers (TBD)
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6:30 – 7:00 p.m. | Musical performance, resource fair, food, and survivor wellness activities
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7:00 – 7:30 p.m. | Solidarity March
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7:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Candlelight Vigil and Closing
Parking
For community members coming from off-campus, it is suggested to park in the Grand Avenue Structure (link to Google Maps here). The event will be taking place at the University Union Plaza, a 0.2 mile walk (~4 minutes). You can view the campus map here.
You can pay for parking when you arrive via Pay Stations, or pay in advance with ParkMobile (see below for instructions). Permits will cost an estimated $11.50. Please note that parking will be enforced 7am-10pm the day of the event.
How to Purchase Advance Parking
- Go to https://calpoly.pmreserve.com/
- Under Venue Selection, choose "Cal Poly Events"
- Scroll down and find Take Back the Night on Thursday, April 27th
- Select Event Parking, then Add to Cart
- Please note, the “quantity” dropdown should be 1. You can only purchase a permit for 1 vehicle at a time. If you would like to purchase a permit for more than 1 vehicle you will need to do separate transactions for each vehicle.
- This will bring you to the Shopping Cart. Click "Continue Checkout" as a Guest.
- Enter your billing information, vehicle information, payment information, and complete purchase.
Why Attend?
This event is an opportunity to stand together in solidarity with survivors of violence and to raise awareness of the need for collective action and healing. Highlights will include live music, a resource fair featuring local vendors and community organizations, wellness activities, and an empowering candlelight vigil to close out the evening.
