By George Jeffrey Smith III–
Hello, San Francisco Bay Times Readers,
My name is George Jeffery Smith III, and I am the President of the Board of Directors of Oakland Pride Inc. On behalf of our Board, sponsors, vendors, and volunteers, we would like to extend a warm invitation to you to join us for our 14th Annual LGBTQ+ Parade & Festival, taking place on Sunday, September 8, 2024, from 11 am to 6 pm in Uptown Oakland.
Congratulations to the San Francisco Bay Times serving as our 2024 Grand Marshal for our Parade, powered by Kaiser Permanente! Please visit us online (https://www.oaklandpride.org/) for event tickets and Parade and Festival information.
Oakland Pride is more than just a festival; it is a celebration of our shared vision for a community where everyone belongs. We invite you to come together with us to celebrate life, love, and the vibrant diversity that make Oakland so special. Oakland Pride continues to be a beacon of positive change and inclusivity.
Our 2024 Oakland Pride Weekend promises to be one of our most exciting events yet, featuring a stellar lineup of performers who embody the spirit of our community. We are honored to welcome queer platinum-selling artist and mainstage headliner Da Brat, a rap legend who became the first solo female rapper to exceed one million records sold with her 1994 debut album, Funkdafied. Da Brat is also a prolific writer and beloved television and radio personality.
She will be joined by other talented LGBTQ+ artists, including Kayne the Lovechild and more. On the Latin stage, we are thrilled to welcome headliner and breakout star Wendy Guevara, an international trans singer, winner of an MTV Millennial Award, groundbreaking winner of Mexico’s Celebrity Big Brother, TV personality, and businesswoman. Her powerful presence and voice will electrify and inspire us all.
Also, in the Parade on Sunday, September 8, will be community leaders Anita Thomas, Juniper Peraza, and the Grand Ducal Council of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. You can read more about these inspirational people (including the San Francisco Bay Times) at www.oaklandpride.org/grandmarshal.
Oakland Pride is also promoting other related events, including Cinemama’s Real Queer Flix on Wednesday, September 4, at 6:30 pm at the Grand Lake Theater, and Visit Oakland’s “Pride Honors” at Bardo Lounge & Supper Club on Thursday, September 5, at 5:30 pm. Both of these events are located in Oakland’s new Lakeshore LGBTQ Cultural District. Additionally, Children’s Fairyland will present their Family Pride activity on Saturday, September 7.
Oakland Pride is a celebration of our city’s resilience—rising above challenges and coming together in love and peace. Next year, 2025, will mark 15 years of Oakland Pride, and we are already planning a celebration like no other. Stay tuned and Happy Pride!
George Jeffery Smith III is the President of the Oakland Pride Board of Directors.
Oakland Pride 2024
Published on September 5, 2024
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