Photos: 7th annual Black Joy Parade kicks off in downtown Oakland

A dancer with the Estrelas do Samba performs during the 7th Annual Black Joy Parade in Oakland, Calif., on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. Thousands of people attended the 7th annual Black Joy Parade as it wound its way through the streets of downtown Oakland on Sunday.

The spirited procession traveled along Franklin Street for about five blocks to end at 19th and Franklin streets, where the accompanying festival took place. The parade aims to uplift and empower the Black community while also fostering unity and solidarity among its members and allies. It intends to be a joyous occasion that highlights resilience, pride and cultural richness.

A performer with the Prescott Circus Theatre, of Oakland, juggles during the 7th Annual Black Joy Parade in Oakland, Calif., on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. A young girl plays with her hair as she awaits the start of the 7th Annual Black Joy Parade in Oakland, Calif., on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024.

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