OAKLAND,
Calif., July 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Last
Wednesday night, gunfire shattered the peace at a Juneteenth
celebration on Grand Avenue near Lake Merritt. Just days later,
amidst heightened security and palpable apprehension, the 5th
annual Lakefest Oakland took place on the same grounds.
Since its 2018 debut, Lakefest Oakland has become a celebrated
Northern California summer
festival, drawing over 20,000 attendees annually by 2023. Thousands
of festival goers attended Saturday's this year. the event offered
a respite from recent turmoil.
Attendees found performers, dancers, food vendors, arts and
crafts, adding a new layer of excitement, DODOCACA Festival joined
Lakefest Oakland this year. known for its family-friendly mission
and engaging activities. With bounce houses, mechanical rides, was
a bustling hub of activity. with kids lining up to experience the
fun.
"Having DODOCACA Festival join us this year has been a positive
addition," Shayla Jamerson,
co-producer of the Lakefest,commented. "Their offerings have
complemented our mission to provide a safe and enjoyable
environment for all attendees."
Ye Yuan, Co-founder of DODOCACA Festival, saying, "Partnering
with Lakefest Oakland has been mutually beneficial. It's
encouraging to witness how this event brings together diverse
aspects of Oakland's cultural
fabric."
One parent, Maria Lopez, who
brought her two young children to the festival, said, "After what
happened on Wednesday, I was hesitant to come. But seeing the
security and how everything was organized put my mind at ease. My
kids had an amazing time at the DODOCACA Festival zone. Seeing
children's faces light up in the bounce house - these are the
moments that make our community like home."
Families found their rhythm in different ways. While moms danced
to the music, a young birthday celebrant discovered joy,
exclaiming, "I love riding the DODOCACA dinosaurs!" Founded by
three new moms, DODOCACA aims to provide a supportive,
female-friendly, and mom-friendly creative event, offering an
environment for women to connect and thrive.
https://www.dodocaca.com
The DODOCACA Festival will be held from August 2-11, 2024, at the Alameda County
Fairgrounds in Pleasanton.
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