HTML SitemapExplore

Downtown First Thursdays Is Partnering With Oakland Non-Profit Black Joy Parade For The Upcoming February Block Party

Downtown First Thursdays has been a **popular monthly event** in San Francisco, regularly drawing large crowds for a lively block party. The free parties include **live music**, often by major artists, dancing, local vendors, activities like karaoke, and more. For February’s block party. Downtown First Thursdays has partnered with the [Black Joy Parade](https://www.blackjoyparade.org/), an **Oakland-based non-profit** that celebrates the Black community. The organization is known for its annual parade, scheduled for **February 22nd in Oakland**. The organization is presenting the headlining performer, **Austin Millz.** Millz is set to take the stage at 7:30 pm, with thousands expected to attend the block party on **Thursday, February 5.** > “Nine years Oakland’s Black Joy Parade has been around, but there are still so many people in San Francisco that have never been; never experienced the best day in the Bay! I’m excited to finally get a chance to bring at least a small glimpse of Black Joy Parade’s magic to the streets of San Francisco. This community is so special and will bring its own unique energy to the night and I can’t wait to see what happens,” said **Elisha Greenwell, CEO and Founder of Black Joy Parade.** The block party will also include a discoteca featuring **reggaetón music** in honor of Bad Bunny’s upcoming halftime performance. Plus, check out the Aux War: Gen Z vs. Millennial DJ Battle, or a pop-up fashion show while you’re at the free event. Just a short walk from the party, **MoAD** will have [free admission,](https://secretsanfrancisco.com/sf-museums-gardens-free-admission-days/) making it the perfect time to stop by the museum and explore its newest exhibition. The next Downtown First Thursdays will be on **February 5 from 5 to 10 pm on** 2nd Street between Market and Howard in SF. You can [learn more about the event here](https://www.dftsf.com/). All ages are welcome, and we recommend taking **public transportation** to the block party as traffic is expected in Downtown San Francisco. Source: [https://secretsanfrancisco.com/downtown-first-thursdays-black-joy-parade-february/](https://secretsanfrancisco.com/downtown-first-thursdays-black-joy-parade-february/)

Related posts
Bay Area | Old Money Vibes at Selby's ✨ A Fine Dining Experience🌟 An Absolutely Exquisite Dining Experience! 🌟Aoki October Menu 🍂 | San Francisco Kaiseki Experience🥖 The Best Sourdough in Town Is Here! 🌊🧣💨Twin Peaks: San Francisco’s Sky-High SecretSan Francisco Revisited: Poetry in the Fog, Majesty in the Views 🌁✨
secret fun SF
secret fun SF
23 days ago
secret fun SF
secret fun SF
23 days ago
no-comment

No one has commented yet...

Downtown First Thursdays Is Partnering With Oakland Non-Profit Black Joy Parade For The Upcoming February Block Party

Downtown First Thursdays has been a popular monthly event in San Francisco, regularly drawing large crowds for a lively block party. The free parties include live music , often by major artists, dancing, local vendors, activities like karaoke, and more. For February’s block party. Downtown First Thursdays has partnered with the Black Joy Parade, an Oakland-based non-profit that celebrates the Black community. The organization is known for its annual parade, scheduled for February 22nd in Oakland . The organization is presenting the headlining performer, Austin Millz. Millz is set to take the stage at 7:30 pm, with thousands expected to attend the block party on Thursday, February 5. > “Nine years Oakland’s Black Joy Parade has been around, but there are still so many people in San Francisco that have never been; never experienced the best day in the Bay! I’m excited to finally get a chance to bring at least a small glimpse of Black Joy Parade’s magic to the streets of San Francisco. This community is so special and will bring its own unique energy to the night and I can’t wait to see what happens,” said Elisha Greenwell, CEO and Founder of Black Joy Parade. The block party will also include a discoteca featuring reggaetón music in honor of Bad Bunny’s upcoming halftime performance. Plus, check out the Aux War: Gen Z vs. Millennial DJ Battle, or a pop-up fashion show while you’re at the free event. Just a short walk from the party, MoAD will have free admission, making it the perfect time to stop by the museum and explore its newest exhibition. The next Downtown First Thursdays will be on February 5 from 5 to 10 pm on 2nd Street between Market and Howard in SF. You can learn more about the event here. All ages are welcome, and we recommend taking public transportation to the block party as traffic is expected in Downtown San Francisco. Source: https://secretsanfrancisco.com/downtown-first-thursdays-black-joy-parade-february/

San Francisco
Museum of the African Diaspora
Museum of the African DiasporaMuseum of the African Diaspora