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52nd Annual Oakland Black Cowboy Parade & Festival 2026 (DeFremery Park)

Saturday, October 3, 2026 - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE
deFremery Park | 1651 Adeline Street Oakland, CA
East Bay

Event Details

Oakland Black Cowboy Association

Celebrate the Oakland Black Cowboy Association’s 52nd Annual Parade & Festival at DeFremery Park in Oakland. This free, family-friendly event features a parade, live entertainment, line dancing, youth activities, pony rides, food vendors, and community resources. The festival begins at 10am and runs until 6pm, highlighting the legacy of African American cowboys and community heritage.

Original Event Description:
_OAKLAND BLACK COWBOY ASSOCIATION (OBCA)
52ND ANNUAL PARADE & FESTIVAL
Est. 1974
PRESERVING OUR HERITAGE INSPIRING OUR FUTURE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026
PARADE LINE-UP 9:00 AM
PARADE BEGINS 10:00 AM
FESTIVAL & VENDORS 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
EVENT LOCATION: DeFremery Park 1651 ADELINE ST, OAKLAND, CA 94607
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT • LINE DANCING • YOUTH ACTIVITIES • PONY RIDES • FOOD • VENDORS • COMMUNITY RESOURCES & MORE!
OUR MISSION
The Oakland Black Cowboy Association (OBCA) is dedicated to preserving, protecting and promoting the legacy of African American cowboys and cowgirls. We inspire youth, strengthen families, and build community through education, culture, horsemanship, and historic traditions.
HONORING OUR LEGACY • BUILDING OUR COMMUNITY • EMPOWERING OUR YOUTH
Together We Ride! Together We Thrive!_

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OAKLAND BLACK COWBOY ASSOCIATION (OBCA)
52ND ANNUAL PARADE & FESTIVAL
Est. 1974
PRESERVING OUR HERITAGE INSPIRING OUR FUTURE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026
PARADE LINE-UP 9:00 AM
PARADE BEGINS 10:00 AM
FESTIVAL & VENDORS 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
EVENT LOCATION: DeFremery Park 1651 ADELINE ST, OAKLAND, CA 94607
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT • LINE DANCING • YOUTH ACTIVITIES • PONY RIDES • FOOD • VENDORS • COMMUNITY RESOURCES & MORE!
OUR MISSION
The Oakland Black Cowboy Association (OBCA) is dedicated to preserving, protecting and promoting the legacy of African American cowboys and cowgirls. We inspire youth, strengthen families, and build community through education, culture, horsemanship, and historic traditions.
HONORING OUR LEGACY • BUILDING OUR COMMUNITY • EMPOWERING OUR YOUTH
Together We Ride! Together We Thrive!

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE
Categories: *Top Pick*, Community, Eating & Drinking, Fairs & Festivals, In Person, Kids & Families
Address: 1651 Adeline Street Oakland, CA

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