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Juneteenth Celebrations & Events in Oakland

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Juneteenth Celebrations & Events in Oakland

Crowd at Juneteenth Festival in Oakland California

Juneteenth Celebrations & Events in Oakland

Juneteenth is a significant holiday in the African American community. It celebrates the end of slavery in the United States and reminds us of the struggles and achievements of African Americans. The Bay Area, particularly Oakland, has a rich history of African American migration from the South, making Juneteenth an important celebration in The Town.

To learn more about Juneteenth and ways to celebrate in Oakland, check out our new landing page. It contains valuable information on events, activities, and ways to participate in commemorating this important holiday.

Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth in Oakland

Events

Jun

The Drifters - Cornell Gunter's Coasters - The Platters at Yoshi's

Jun

Jun

Black Cultural Zone's Liberation Month Shop & Skate

East Oakland

3pm - 7pm

Jun

Black Cultural Zone's - AKOMA Grand Market Father's Day Party

East Oakland

11am - 3pm

Jun

Dame Drummer Presents Black Daddy: The Experience at Yoshi's

Jun

Jun

Ab-Soul: The Intelligent Movement Tour at The New Parish

Uptown

8pm

Jun

Black Food & Wine Experience: Black Wall Street Dinner

Downtown

Jun

Black Food & Wine Experience: Food & Beverage Industry Summit

Downtown

Jun

The 4th Annual Juneteenth Jubilee "A Cultural Experience"

Old Oakland

5pm - 8pm

Jun

Black Cultural Zone's Liberation Month - Juneteenth Salsa 'N' Skate Fusion Celebration

East Oakland

5pm - 9pm

Jun

14th Annual Juneteenth Festival presented by Afrocentric Oakland

Lake Merritt

Jun

3rd Annual Free the People Community Block Party

West Oakland

11am - 7pm

Jun

Black Liberation Walking Tour

West Oakland

10am - 12pm

Jun

Juneteenth Celebration

Old Oakland

12pm - 4pm

Jun

The Second Annual Juneteenth Celebration Ride Hosted By Sports Basement

East Oakland

10am - 2pm

Jun

Erykah Badu with Yasiin Bey at the Oakland Arena

Jun

Jun

Oakland 16th Annual Juneteenth Celebration & Street Festival, Freedom Day!

West Oakland

11am - 6pm

Jun

Hip-Hop for the People's Health and Wellness Summit at The New Parish

Uptown

9pm

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Hotel Promotions

Thinking of visiting during Juneteenth? Check out these deals!

Downtown Oakland Neighborhood

Marriott Oakland City Center

Discount Code: A3P

Visit the hotel's website and enter the code into the Corp/Promo Code field to see the discounted rates.

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Waterfront Hotel

Enjoy up to 10% off the Best Available Rate

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Additional Resources

Plate of food at Souley Vegan in Oakland California

Where to Get Soul Food in Oakland, CA

West Oakland Mural Project

Explore the Black Panther Party’s History in Oakland, CA

Black Power at OMCA

Black-owned Restaurants in Oakland CA

Black Oakland Tour by Ethnic Ties Travels

Black-Owned Businesses

From food to apparel to plants, Oakland's Black-owned businesses showcase the creativity, culture, and resiliency of the community. Make sure to hit up some of these spots during Black History Month and all year round!

Celebrate Juneteenth in Oakland

Celebrate Juneteenth in Oakland

Juneteenth Celebrations & Events in Oakland

Juneteenth Celebrations & Events in Oakland

Juneteenth Celebrations & Events in Oakland

Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth in Oakland

Hotel Promotions

Thinking of visiting during Juneteenth? Check out these deals!

Marriott Oakland City Center

Discount Code: A3P

Visit the hotel's website and enter the code into the Corp/Promo Code field to see the discounted rates.

Waterfront Hotel

Enjoy up to 10% off the Best Available Rate

Additional Resources

Black-Owned Businesses

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