Thousands turned out for the Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce’s StreetFest on Sunday.
The two-day event was free to the public and held both Saturday and Sunday at Franklin and 9th streets.
The festival, in its 35th year, attracts people from all over the Bay Area to soak up the flavors of Asia, experience the traditions of Oakland’s Chinatown and help support local businesses. There were two stages of musical and dance performances, arts and crafts booths, food, and plenty of beverages on hand for the warm summer weekend.
People danced to the sounds of the Groovy Judy Band and Just Jammin’, a longtime local Chinese funk and soul band, among the many other performers. The Sunshine Art Troupe and other cultural performers entertained the crowd on the Pacific Renaissance Plaza stage.
Members of Jest Jammin’ perform during the 35th Oakland Chinatown StreetFest in downtown Oakland, Calif., on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) People watch the Sunshine Art Troupe perform on the Pacific Renaissance Plaza stage during the 35th Oakland Chinatown StreetFest in downtown Oakland, Calif., on Sunday, August 25, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) “Groovy Judy” Gascoyne and her husband Pete Gascoyne perform with their band during the 35th Oakland Chinatown StreetFest in downtown Oakland, Calif., on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) People browse craft booths during the 35th Oakland Chinatown StreetFest in downtown Oakland, Calif., on Sunday, August 25, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) A member of the Sunshine Art Troupe performs on the Pacific Renaissance Plaza stage during the 35th Oakland Chinatown StreetFest in downtown Oakland, Calif., on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) People dance to the funk tunes of Jest Jammin’ during the 35th Oakland Chinatown StreetFest in downtown Oakland, Calif., on Sunday, August 25, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) The Sunshine Art Troupe performs on the Pacific Renaissance Plaza stage during the 35th Oakland Chinatown StreetFest in downtown Oakland, Calif., on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) A vendor sells roasted chestnuts during the 35th Oakland Chinatown StreetFest in downtown Oakland, Calif., on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) Hanging ornaments on display during the 35th Oakland Chinatown StreetFest in downtown Oakland, Calif., on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) “Groovy Judy” Gascoyne works the crowd as she performs with her band during the 35th Oakland Chinatown StreetFest in downtown Oakland, Calif., on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) People watch performers on the Pacific Renaissance Plaza stage during the 35th Oakland Chinatown StreetFest in downtown Oakland, Calif., on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) Jeanne, who preferred to not give her last name, dances while Jest Jammin’ performs during the 35th Oakland Chinatown StreetFest in downtown Oakland, Calif., on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) People stroll down Franklin Street during the 35th Oakland Chinatown StreetFest in downtown Oakland, Calif., on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
