8th annual Black Joy Parade presented by Black Infant Health

On Sunday, February 23rd, 2025 join thousands of people to celebrate Black joy, fuel Black business, community, art, music, and more.

What’s to expect:

• 200+ Black-owned vendors, including food, drinks, clothing, handmade items, and more.
• 2 stages of Black performances going all day, including a soon-to-be-announced headliner and The Black Joy Choir
• Activities for the whole family at Lil Joy for kids, Games n’ Grooves, and a dance competition
• The Black Joy Parade official merch
• And of course the largest Black Joy Parade procession in the world!

Time:

• The parade begins at 12:30pm PST.
• Following the parade, the festival opens at 12:30 pm and ends at 7pm.

Admissions are free for all so bring your friends and family!

If you can, please donate via Eventbrite or here ahead of time to support the movement. Black Joy Parade is a volunteer-run org and a registered 501c3. All donations the support local artists and the production of the event.

Want to participate in the 8th annual Black Joy Parade as a vendor, sponsor, or parade contingent? Visit www.blackjoyparade.org to learn how.

Weather :

The Black Joy Parade is a rain or shine event.

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For year 8, Black Joy Parade is leaning into our unwavering optimism pillar.

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In a world that often feels fractured, these small moments of joy keep us whole. They remind us that joy is not just a fleeting emotion but a force that heals and empowers us. Joy is revolutionary—an act of resistance against division and oppression. By celebrating these moments, we reclaim our right to happiness, even in adversity.

This year’s Black Joy Parade will be a testament to communal joy. It will celebrate the small moments that make life worth living, and I invite you to join us in this powerful, joyful celebration. Together, we can create spaces where joy thrives.

Find joy in the small moments

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Oakland, United States