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What's Oaklavía?

Walk Oakland Bike Oakland (WOBO) is partnering with the East Bay Bicycle Coalition, Oaklandish, Oakland YMCA, Cycles of Change, and other Oakland organizations to create a “Sunday Streets” recreation event in our city modeled after the “Ciclovía” that originated in Bogotá, Colombia. Check out the great video of San Francisco Sunday Streets below.



In the last three years, Sunday Streets events in San Francisco have proven to be incredibly successful - growing from two events in 2007 to nine events planned for 2010, due to the popularity among residents, business owners and local government.

WOBO is excited to give Sunday Streets some Oakland flair - Oaklavía will take the concept of street festival to the next level, allowing residents to experience the city’s best natural and architectural assets, outdoor activities, and arts in some of our most well-loved and unique streets and neighborhoods.

When and Where?

WOBO is planning one event in 2010:

Sunday, June 27th from 10 am until 2 pm in the Downtown/Uptown Districts from Grand Avenue to Jack London Square and West Oakland.

Tour both the Fox and Paramount Theaters (not yet confirmed), explore the vibrancy of Old Oakland dancing to live Latin music, and enjoy the urban landscape of West Oakland with circus arts at Kinetic Arts Center and art bikes presented by the Crucible. Also offering dance classes provided by the YMCA, bike repair and bike safety classes.

Oaklavia will open car-free city streets for recreation and community building through temporary traffic closures. Roadways become opportunities for strolling, cycling, roller skating, hula hooping, dancing, cafe seating, board games or just people-watching. The group events will be spaced out to encourage residents to see the entire route, providing a unique and safe opportunity to enjoy Oakland’s streets. Local businesses will also benefit from increased pedestrian and bicycle traffic along commercial corridors.



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Who’s organizing it?

Karen Hester, a professional events organizer with Hesternet Productions, has been hired by WOBO. She coordinates the event along with a volunteer committee.

How can I get involved?

Interested in volunteering on Oaklavia event days to help make them happen? You'll get a free Oaklavia t-shirt and lunch. Please fill out our Oaklavia Volunteer Sign Up Form

Want to get involved in the creation, management and promotion of Oaklavia Email the Oaklavia Organizing Committee

Want to help sponsor/fund Oaklavia?
There are opportunities to reach over 10,000 participants each event plus ads in local media. Email Karen or call her at 510-654-6346


The organizers of Oaklavia 2010 are looking for a wide variety of activities for the two days of events. Activities will include live music; local martial arts, yoga, dance, and capoeira classes; bicycle safety and maintenence courses and more! We would like to hear what ideas you have - please tell us about your proposed activity.