Oakland’s 2nd annual Black Joy Parade celebrates energy, creativity, excellence

Now in its second year, the Black Joy Parade brought its infectious energy to the streets of downtown Oakland Sunday where thousands gathered to celebrate the black experience.

The free day-long, family-friendly parade showcased a diverse range of groups, from dance troupes to motorcycle crews, book clubs to social service organizations, and luxury corvettes to local politicians. It culminated in a community festival complete with dozens of vendors, a kids’ zone, spoken word and dance performances and a concert featuring T-Pain, The Onyx, Leikeli47 and more.

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