Whatever it is, the way you tell your story can make all the difference. Yearly Events The Yalo-Ribbon Festival Held each Spring - typically in April or May Juneteenth Festival Held on or around June 19th Kids in the Park Back to School Celebration held each August Oakland Day Held in October TruckAPalooza Benefit for the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department held in October Trunk or Treat Held in October Elected Officials Appreciation Event Held in November Chamber Community Brunch Held in December in conjunction with our Report to the People Oakland Tree Lighting Held in December Community Service Held in December Christmas Parade Held in December