BLACK JOY PARADE 2024
EVENTS
Celebrate with us all month long! Check the schedule below for upcoming events.
ALL 2024 EVENTS
Apr 22
Monday, Apr 22, 11:30 AM - 7:00 PM
GOLF & GROOVES
It’s the Black Joy Parade Golf and Grooves Fundraiser! Join us for a day of golf and an amazing vibes cookout in the spirit of Black Joy!
ENDED
Monday, Feb 12, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
SECOND MONDAYS OPEN MIC
Ready for the biggest open mic in The Bay? Gold Beams & The Black Joy Parade teamed up to present a Second Mondays you don’t want to miss! Winner gets a gig performing on the stage at BJP
Feb 12
Sunday, Feb 18, 2:00 - 7:00 PM
THE BLACKOUT MARKET: FAMILY DAY
Join us for a marketplace extravaganza featuring Black-owned businesses and creatives; where shopping meets joy, excellence and a whole lot of fun!
Feb 18
Wednesday, Feb 21, 6:00 - 8:30 PM
BLACKWOMEN & CREDIT
Join us for an evening of understanding your credit, repairing your credit and increasing your score. Increased knowledge and learning. Get your questions answered!
Feb 21
Thursday, Feb 22, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
EMPOWERHER FINANCES
Join us for a dynamic panel of Black women experts who discuss financial literacy and entrepreneurship. Ignite your financial prowess and entrepreneurial spirit!
Feb 22
Thurs & Fri, Feb 22 & 23, 6:30 PM
BLACK JOY COCKTAIL CRAWL
Enjoy custom cocktails from 4 of our favorite Black-owned spots in Uptown or Downtown Oakland! sounds by DJ Fibonacci at the end to keep the party going
Feb 22 & 23
Friday, Feb 23, 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
R&B FRIDAY ~ BLACK JOY PARADE
Celebrate BLACK JOY PARADE Set it Off Party @ Torch Oakland / Rooftop Lounge!
Feb 23
Saturday, Feb 24, 11:00 AM & 1:30 PM
BLACK JOY BRUNCHES
An afternoon of Black food and vibes when 3 of Oakland’s Black-owned spots come together to host brunch on the same day!
Feb 24
Saturday, Feb 24, 1:00 - 5:00 PM
13TH ANNUAL BLACK VINES
Voted USA Today’s 2021 #1 Wine Festival in the Country, Black Vines® is the longest-standing Black wine festival in the country.
Feb 24
Saturday, Feb 24, 2:00 - 7:00 PM
BLACK PLANTER PARTY
Join us for a day filled with plants, fun, and community celebration! Celebrate local Black-owned plant businesses, engage in interactive activities, and grab the chance to receive one of 500+ free plants.
Feb 24
Saturday, Feb 24, 7:00 - 10:00 PM
COMEDY WITH THE FOLX
Get ready to laugh your socks off at Comedy With The Folx, a hilarious and unforgettable event happening in person at Kinfolx
Feb 24
Saturday, Feb 24, 7:30 PM - 1:00 AM
SOOAKLAND 5TH ANNUAL ADULT PROM
Prepare for an unforgettable evening filled with sophistication, style, and the promise of dreams fulfilled. Dress to impress, enjoy a 3 course dinner & more
Feb 24
Sunday, Feb 25, 12:30 PM
BLACK JOY PARADE
’24
Celebrate the Black experience past, present and future at the 7th annual Black Joy Parade.
Feb 25
Sunday, Feb 25, 7:00 PM - 1:00 AM
THE OFFICIAL AFTERPARTY
Join our OFFICIAL afterparty with Toasted Life. Hip Hop + R&B + Afrobeats + Soul. Doors right after the parade ends
Feb 25