Dear Readers and Beloved Community,
As the vibrant City of Oakland gears up for an extraordinary weekend of love, acceptance, and pride, we extend a warm welcome to all of you to join us in this momentous celebration. Oakland Pride, now in its 13th year, promises to be bigger, bolder, and more impactful than ever before, and it all kicks off on Saturday, September 9th, and Sunday, September 10th.
Get ready to strut your stuff and show your support at the Oakland Pride Parade on Sunday, September 10th, at 11 am. We are thrilled to announce that our broadcast sponsor, ABC7, will be bringing you live coverage of this spectacular event starting at 11 am. The parade route will take you from 14th & Broadway to the grand finale at 20th & Broadway. Best of all, this celebration is not just for ticket holders; it’s absolutely free to the public and will be streaming live for everyone to enjoy at www.abc7news.com/Pride
This year, we are thrilled to announce an exciting partnership between Oakland Pride and Pridefest Oakland, bringing together two influential LGBTQ+ organizations with a shared mission: to celebrate and support the beautiful tapestry of cultures and identities that make up our community. In a world that often seeks to divide, we stand united, ready to amplify marginalized voices and advocate for love, unity, and diversity.
We also want to thank our amazing sponsors and community partners that include Amazon, Kaiser, iHeartMedia, Blue Shield, Alameda County Public Health Department, AIDS Health Foundation, PG&E, Soul of Pride, San Francisco Pride, Oakland LGBTQ Community Center, Fluid nightclub, Que Rico Nightclub, Clear Channel, Teuscher Chocolates in San Francisco, and the City of Oakland. These are just a few of the many who have shown so much support and love for our amazing community event.
Attorney Michel René Huff, President of Oakland Pride 2023, beautifully sums up the spirit of this partnership: “I envisioned a united Oakland. It starts with unity and solidarity within our LGBTQI community. I am proud that Oakland Pride and PrideFest Oakland have joined forces to provide unified support for each other, the LGBTQ+ community, and the City of Oakland we all love.”
Oakland Pride 2023 has even more to offer. We are thrilled to announce A2Z Media Group as the official event producer. A2Z, a woman-owned and minority-owned event production company, brings creativity, expertise, and passion to the table, ensuring that this year’s celebration will be truly unforgettable.
As this extraordinary weekend approaches, Oakland Pride invites everyone to join hands in celebration, guided by the powerful performance of our headliner Deborah Cox! The Latin Stage at Oakland Pride is also set to dazzle with the headlining performance by Diana Reyes, a celebrated artist in the Latin music scene. Alongside her, a talented lineup including Regina Voce from RuPaul’s Drag Race Mexico, local drag performers, and the Latin Drag Race performer Cynthia Lee Fonta will grace the stage, promising a showstopper of an event. Also, don’t forget about our Community Stage hosted by Miss Tasty, featuring DJ Moscone. We even have an area just for the little ones, so make sure to drop by the kid’s zone!
As we prepare to paint the town with the colors of love, acceptance, and pride, we invite each of you to join hands with us in celebrating unity and diversity. Let’s come together, promote unity, and create a world that not only embraces but also celebrates the diversity and vibrancy of the LGBTQ+ community.
Stay tuned for more updates and information by visiting the official website of Oakland Pride ( www.oaklandpride.org ). Let’s make Oakland Pride 2023 an event to remember, a testament to the power of love, acceptance, and unity.
With love and pride,
The Oakland Pride Team
Published on September 7, 2023
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