Annual 4th of July Family Day

Join us for a fun-filled day at Joaquin Miller Park in Oakland on July 4th. Immerse yourself in a day of excitement and togetherness. Celebrate with the community in GREEN, BLACK, and GOLD . This is an in-person event that promises to be a memorable experience. Get ready to enjoy a wide range of activities throughout the day. From action-packed community partner organization activities to games, and of course, delicious Jamaican food (limited amount for a small donation), there's something for everyone! Remember to bring your chairs and comfortable shoes to make the most of this day.

~COMMUNITY PARTNER ACTIVITIES~ Meet-up locations and route details coming soon!

• WALK hosted by GirlTrek [Online Waiver or Printable Waiver for non-members only] - “To unleash a mass movement for health justice” through Walking for Healing and Liberation. Learn more about GirlTrek by visiting https://www.girltrek.org

• RUN hosted by Black Girls RUN! (BGR) and Black Men Run (BMR) [Waiver for non-members only] - “To encourage African American women to make fitness and healthy living a priority”. Learn more about BGR by visiting https://blackgirlsrun.com. Black Men Run is an independent running group focused on the mission to promote a healthy lifestyle among African American males through participation in recreational running activities. Learn more about BMR by visiting https://blackmenrun.com

• HIKE hosted by 510 Hikers - “510 Hikers mission is to invite, educate and empower black people through outdoor adventures in nature”. Learn more about 510 Hikers by visiting https://the510hikers.org

• BIKE hosted by Oakland Yellowjackets (OYJ) Bicycle Club [Printable Waiver (Adults) or Printable Waiver (Minors) for non-members only]- Established in 1986, OYJ is a social, multi-cultural bicycling group for men and women of all ages and skill levels. Learn more about OYJ by visiting https://oaklandyellowjackets.wildapricot.org

• YOUTH SOCCER CLINICS (ages 8-12) hosted by My Yute Soccer, Street Soccer USA Oakland, and Oakland Roots Sports Club [Waiver for non-members only] - My Yute Soccer's (MYS) mission and vision is enacted through its FREE soccer camps for children ages 7 to 12 and a teen mentor program. Learn more about MYS by visiting https://myyutesoccer.org. Street Soccer USA (SSUSA) is a non-profit organization, under the umbrella of HELP USA, that promotes the growth and development of a national network of grassroots soccer programs. Learn more about SSUSA by visiting https://www.streetsoccerusa.org. Oakland Roots is an American professional soccer team. The club was formed in 2018 by a group of Oakland natives and began playing in the National Independent Soccer Association in the fall of 2019. Learn more about Oakland Roots by visiting https://www.oaklandrootssc.com.

~SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY~

• Indus Cricket Club and Academy - 2022 Northern California Cricket Association (NCCA) Winter League Champions! Learn more by visiting https://www.teamindus.org

***Event sponsored by Albion Plumbing & Rooter, Inc.

~OTHER OPPORTUNITIES~

Volunteer Opportunities - Interested in volunteering at our July 4th Family Day event? Sign up through VolunteerMatch

Sponsorship Opportunities/Donations - Support our July 4th Family Day event and other Jamaican American Community Organization (JACO) projects. See Sponsorship Levels and/or Donate https://jamaco.org/donate

Supply Drive & Wish List - Participate in our Supply Drive for My Yute Soccer (MYS), a community partner by 1.) becoming a drop-off location, 2.) visiting the drop-off locations below, or 3.) donating items on our Amazon Wish List

Supply Drop-Off Locations:

SOLANO COUNTY

• Every Little Thing Jamaican, LLC. - 503 Marina Center, Suisun City, CA 94585

YOLO COUNTY

• Nifty Thrifty Store - 120 Main St J Suite J, Woodland, CA 95695

Locate us at the park by downloading the MAP