Oakland Pride Turns 15 — Bigger, Bolder, and Louder Than Ever

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Oakland Pride Turns 15 — Bigger, Bolder, and Louder Than Ever!

New festival location, reversed parade route, superstar lineup, and a celebration of community, culture, and Town Rainbow Pride.

OAKLAND, CA — Mark your calendars — Oakland Pride 2025 is pulling out all the stops for its 15th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. This year brings a brand-new festival location at Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, directly in front of Oakland City Hall, and a reversed parade route kicking off at 22nd and Broadway.

From the streets to the stages, this year’s Pride is all about celebrating the heartbeat of the Bay — our people, our culture, and our unstoppable spirit.

STAR POWER THAT MOVES YOU

The Oakland LGBTQI+ Community Center Main Stage will feature powerhouse performances from Martha Wash, CeCe Peniston, and Oakland’s own Kamaiyah.
The Latin Stage will shine with international icon Christian Chávez, while the brand-new Mighty Real House Music Stage — curated by the legendary David Harness — will keep the dance energy going all day long.

MORE THAN A PARTY — A CELEBRATION FOR EVERYONE

Oakland Pride is for the entire community, featuring:

• Kids & Family Area – Safe, fun, and interactive spaces with games, activities, and entertainment for all ages.
• Food Delights Zone – From local comfort food to global flavors, enjoy dishes from some of the Bay Area’s favorite chefs and vendors.
• Local Market & Community Booths – Explore stalls from artisans, small businesses, and nonprofits representing the rich diversity of Oakland.

PARADE WITH PRIDE

The 2025 Parade will spotlight celebrities and community champions including W. Kamau Bell, Layshia Clarendon, and Patrik-Ian Polk, along with community heroes Tim Nguyen and Somos Familia Bay.

“This is more than a festival — it’s a movement,” says George Jeffery Smith III, President of Oakland Pride. “We’re here to celebrate 15 years of community, visibility, and love — and we’re just getting started.”

JOIN THE CELEBRATION
Get tickets, parade information, and the full festival lineup at www.oaklandpride.org.

About Oakland Pride, Inc.
Oakland Pride, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to celebrating and uplifting the cultures and diversity of the LGBTQ+ community in Oakland and the East Bay. Through our annual festival, parade, and year-round community engagement, we promote equality, social justice, and unity for all.