BLACK JOY PARADE

PARADE &
SITE MAP

Update 2/24/23
The Black Joy Parade is a rain or shine event. We are constantly monitoring the weather forecast and don’t currently believe it will have a major effect on the spirit or attendance of the event. If at any point the weather makes it impossible or unsafe to hold our event, we will send an update to our community.

PARADE ROUTE

The parade will begin on February 26, 2023 at the intersection of 14 St. and Franklin St. Oakland, CA at 12:30 PM.

We will finish the parade at the corner of Franklin and 19th St., and celebrating in the blocks between there and 21st St.

Map of an event route with streets marked in orange and black lines, showing parade start at 14th Street and Franklin, parade end at 19th Street and Franklin, and celebration site. Key streets include West Grand Ave, 22nd Street, 19th Street, Webster Street, and South Pablo Avenue.
A diagram showing different shapes with labels: orange circle, yellow circle, yellow square, black circle, black square, and black circle with orange stripes.
An orange abstract dancing figure and a blue ballet dancer in mid-performance.

CELEBRATION SITE

The main entry to the Celebration Site is on 19th and Franklin St. There are many activations within the Celebration Site including two stages, vendors, bars, food and much more.

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MAIN STAGE

Parliament Funkadelic featuring
George Clinton

Artelia Green and the Bandanas • Brian Henry • Shawn William & Prentice Powell • Jwalt • Marjé • MVND • Black Joy Choir

Hosted by Ryan Nicole and DcisChillin

DIASPORA STAGE

Guapdad 4000

Coco & Breezy • Mari Taylor • Michael Sneed • D’Mani Thomas • Afrobeats Oakland Resident DJs (Juan G., Tiedye Trippin, Koko)

Hosted by Bay Davis

FOOD VENDORS

BNB Wings n Things | Deep Fried Kale | Delicious Dishez | Frickin Fried | Gourmonade | Jollof Kitchen | Mi Granny's Kitchen | Oceanview | Pound Bizness | Ribs n Things | Sharde Cottonham | Shef Catering Services | Teescakes Cheesecakes | The Lemonade Bar | Uhuru Foods & Pies | Vegan Hood Chefs

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Children and adults creating crafts at a table during a festive outdoor event, with craft supplies and decorations on the table.

12:30 - 2:30p Parade
12:30 - 6:00p Celebration Site
• Lil Joy
• Healing Village
• Skating Rink
• Games & Grooves
• Food + Bars
• Hennessy Lounge
• Black Vines
• and more
7:00p End

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