{"id":856,"date":"2025-03-31T18:17:03","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T18:17:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/oakland-first-fridays-returns-this-weekend-a-day-around-the-bay\/"},"modified":"2025-03-31T18:17:04","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T18:17:04","slug":"oakland-first-fridays-returns-this-weekend-a-day-around-the-bay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/oakland-first-fridays-returns-this-weekend-a-day-around-the-bay\/","title":{"rendered":"Oakland First Fridays Returns This Weekend: A Day Around the Bay"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 id=\"oakland-first-fridays-returns-this-weekend-a-day-around-the-bay-MTyJpgDZev\">Oakland First Fridays Returns This Weekend: A Day Around the Bay<\/h1>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-oakland-first-fridays-MTyJpgDZev\">What is Oakland First Fridays?<\/h2>\n<p>Oakland First Fridays is a popular monthly event that celebrates the vibrant arts and culture scene in Oakland, California. It features live music, food trucks, art vendors, and more, drawing in thousands of visitors each month.<\/p><div id=\"snapl-id2484680355\" class=\"snapl-idcontent snapl-identity-placement\"><div class=\"snapl-idadlabel\">Ads<\/div><h5><a href=\"https:\/\/aicopilotx.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-185\" src=\"https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/copilotx250x50-3-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"50\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/aicopilotx.com\">Automate Your Business with AI<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"after-a-year-long-hiatus-MTyJpgDZev\">After a Year-Long Hiatus<\/h2>\n<p>Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Oakland First Fridays was put on hold for over a year. But now, it&#8217;s finally making a comeback this weekend, on July 2nd, with a special &#8220;Day Around the Bay&#8221; theme.<\/p><div id=\"snapl-id4046412246\" class=\"snapl-idcontent_2 snapl-identity-placement\"><div class=\"snapl-idadlabel\">Ads<\/div><p><a href=\"https:\/\/rumiawards.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7270\" src=\"https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Rumi-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Rumi-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Rumi-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Rumi-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/02\/Rumi.jpeg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-to-expect-MTyJpgDZev\">What to Expect<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Over 50 local artists and vendors showcasing their work<\/li>\n<li>Live music performances from local bands and DJs<\/li>\n<li>A variety of food trucks offering delicious eats<\/li>\n<li>Special activities and events highlighting the diverse cultures of the Bay Area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"a-safe-and-inclusive-event-MTyJpgDZev\">A Safe and Inclusive Event<\/h2>\n<p>Organizers have taken necessary precautions to ensure the safety of attendees, including requiring masks and providing hand sanitizing stations. They have also made efforts to make the event more inclusive and diverse, with a focus on supporting BIPOC and LGBTQ+ artists and businesses.<\/p><div id=\"snapl-id376233950\" class=\"snapl-idcontent_3 snapl-identity-placement\"><div class=\"snapl-idadlabel\">Ads<\/div><p><a href=\"https:\/\/bayareaplumbingpros.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-394\" src=\"https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/bayplumbing203.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"50\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bayareaplumbingpros.com\/\">Book Bay Area Plumbing Pros<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div id=\"snapl-id3315943198\" class=\"snapl-idcontent_4 snapl-identity-placement\"><div class=\"snapl-idadlabel\">Ads<\/div><p><a href=\"https:\/\/bayarearealestate.io\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-396\" src=\"https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/BayRealEstate200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"50\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/bayarearealestate.io\">Buy\/Sell Bay Area Properties<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div id=\"snapl-id2144370568\" class=\"snapl-idcontent-2 snapl-identity-placement\"><div class=\"snapl-idadlabel\">Ads<\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/summit.eventaix.com\" aria-label=\"agentic-world-summit-2026\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/02\/agentic-world-summit-2026.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/02\/agentic-world-summit-2026.png 1024w, https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/02\/agentic-world-summit-2026-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/02\/agentic-world-summit-2026-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/snaplive.news\/bay-area-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/02\/agentic-world-summit-2026-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"dont-miss-out-MTyJpgDZev\">Don&#8217;t Miss Out!<\/h2>\n<p>Oakland First Fridays is a must-attend event for anyone looking to experience the vibrant and diverse culture of Oakland. So mark your calendars and join in on the fun this weekend!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"summary-MTyJpgDZev\">Summary<\/h2>\n<p>After a year-long hiatus, Oakland First Fridays is back with a special &#8220;Day Around the Bay&#8221; theme. This monthly event celebrates the arts and culture scene in Oakland, featuring live music, food trucks, and local artists and vendors. With a focus on safety and inclusivity, this is a must-attend event for anyone looking to experience the vibrant culture of Oakland. 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