Oakland’s Rooted in Pride Weekend

Rooted in Pride

Oakland's month-long LGBTQ+ celebration culminates in this weekend's festival

Oakland's month-long LGBTQ+ celebration, Rooted in Pride, culminates in this weekend's festival, which will feature live music, food, and drinks, a marketplace, and a variety of family-friendly activities.

The festival will take place in and around the historic Old Oakland neighborhood, one of Oakland’s most popular LGBTQ+ nightlife, dining, and shopping destinations.

The festival is free to attend, but attendees are encouraged to make a donation to support the work of the Oakland LGBTQ+ Community Center, the festival's beneficiary.

What to Expect at the Festival

The festival will feature a variety of activities for all ages, including:

• Live music on three stages
• Food and drinks from local vendors
• A marketplace with a variety of vendors selling art, crafts, and other products
• A family-friendly area with activities for kids
• A beer garden
• A silent disco
• And more!

The festival will also feature a number of community organizations and businesses providing information and resources to the LGBTQ+ community.

Getting to the Festival

The festival will take place in and around the historic Old Oakland neighborhood, which is easily accessible by public transportation, car, or bike.

If you are taking public transportation, you can take the BART to the 12th Street/Oakland City Center station or the Lake Merritt station.

About Rooted in Pride

Rooted in Pride is a month-long celebration of the LGBTQ+ community in Oakland.

The festival is organized by the Oakland LGBTQ+ Community Center, a nonprofit organization that provides a variety of support services to the LGBTQ+ community, including counseling, HIV testing, and youth services.

For more information about the festival, please visit the Rooted in Pride website.