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Every fall, I try to find something fun, unique, and meaningful to do with my kids, and this year we decided to check out the Black Cowboy Parade and Heritage Festival in West Oakland. I’d heard about it before but had never been, and I’m so glad we finally made the trip. It turned out to be one of the most vibrant, educational, and family-friendly events we’ve attended in the Bay Area.
The parade takes place at DeFremery Park, and from the moment we arrived, the energy was incredible. The sound of horses clip-clopping down the street, the sight of colorful costumes, and the rhythm of live music filled the air. My kids’ eyes widened as real cowboys and cowgirls, many dressed in bright Western attire, rode proudly through the neighborhood, waving to the crowd. It felt like we had stepped right into a piece of living history.
A Celebration of Heritage and Community
What makes this event so special is its purpose. The Black Cowboy Parade, now over 50 years old, celebrates the often-overlooked contributions of Black cowboys and cowgirls in shaping the American West…