The Annual Block Party is a free event every summer featuring free food, clothing, bicycle giveaways and more!
In 2016, the Public Defender’s Office began hosting its annual Oakland Community Block Party, co-sponsored by Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley.
Always totally free, and usually held in East Oakland in the summer time, the Block Party offers a wide variety of family-friendly activities and services, including free legal services.
Previous Block Parties have featured:
- Eligibility information for Medi-Cal, CalWorks, CalFresh and general assistance
- Criminal Records repair through the Public Defender's Clean Slate program
- Blood Pressure Screening & CPR Demonstrations
- Job Training & High School Completion
- Voter Registration
- Employment Opportunities
- Public Health Information
- Face Painting and Art Activities
- Live DJ
The Block Party is currently on hold due to COVID-19. Click here to join our newsletter and be notified when the next Block Party is scheduled.
Below are some highlights from previous Block Parties:
Scroll through more photos from the 2019 Block Party here:
Oakland Community Block Party screen printed poster
Little girl on stage and holding a mic
Little girl on bicycle that she won at the Block Party
Oakland Black Cowboy greeting baby and it's mother at Block Party
People playing basketball in background and Oakland Black Cowboy on horse in the foreground
Public Defenders handing raffle tickets to children at Block Party
Our Supporters
The Block Party wouldn't be possible without the hard work of the dozens of Public Defender staff who give their time to plan and staff this event, and the support of our generous sponsors. And special thanks to DJ Rack12 for making it a party!
Previous sponsors include:
// Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley // Alameda County Public Defenders Association //
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All photos by Florence Middleton
