Black Joy Parade

Food Vendor applications are open to food vendor booth setups and to food trucks. This category is for food vendors with menus that consist of mostly savory food options. Each food vendor space will be 10' x 20'.

NEW: Beverage menu items will be limited to water only. We are no longer allowing food vendors to sell any beverages other than water.

IMPORTANT: We are currently working on confirming our site map due to construction in the area, so you will not be able to choose your space during the registration process. We will reach out to vendors individually to confirm space placement in order of payment once the site map has been confirmed.

All food vendors are responsible for submitting and securing their own Alameda County Health Permit. For any questions regarding the health permit, please visit the link below.

Food Vendors

https://deh.acgov.org/operations/tff.page

Food Trucks

https://deh.acgov.org/operations/mff.page

General Information

• Registration is open until January 26, 2026 for food vendors, or until space sells out. We sell space at a first come, first serve basis and require full payment to secure the space.
• All vendors will need to provide proof of insurance naming Black Joy Parade as an additional insured. This insurance policy will need $1 million in General Liability coverage. You can secure an insurance policy directly through the registraiton process.
• All vendors will be required to sign the 2026 Black Joy Parade Exhibitor contract, which will be sent out after application approval.
• Health Permit Applications MUST be turned in to the Alameda County Health Department by February 6, 2026. Proof of submission must be sent to the Black Joy Parade Registration Team.
• Day of Information packets that include space location and day of logistics will be released on February 11, 2026. All documentation must be submitted and completed before you wil receive your day of information packet. 
• Any refund requests must be made within 14 days of the event. 
• NEW: Black Joy Parade will have two food court locations located in different areas of the festival.
• All spaces purchased are an empty 10 x 20 space. You will need to supply your own tent. 

Dessert Food Vendor applications are open to food vendor booth setups and to food trucks. This category is for food vendors with menus that consist of non-savory food options. Each food vendor space will be 10' x 20'.

NEW: Beverage menu items will be limited to water only. We are no longer allowing food vendors to sell any beverages other than water.

IMPORTANT: We are currently working on confirming our site map due to construction in the area, so you will not be able to choose your space during the registration process. We will reach out to vendors individually to confirm space placement in order of payment once the site map has been confirmed.

All food vendors are responsible for submitting and securing their own Alameda County Health Permit. For any questions regarding the health permit, please visit the link below.

Food Vendors

https://deh.acgov.org/operations/tff.page

Food Trucks

https://deh.acgov.org/operations/mff.page

General Information

• Registration is open until January 26, 2026 for food vendors, or until space sells out. We sell space at a first come, first serve basis and require full payment to secure the space.
• All vendors will need to provide proof of insurance naming Black Joy Parade as an additional insured. This insurance policy will need $1 million in General Liability coverage. You can secure an insurance policy directly through the registraiton process.
• All vendors will be required to sign the 2026 Black Joy Parade Exhibitor contract, which will be sent out after application approval.
• Health Permit Applications MUST be turned in to the Alameda County Health Department by February 6, 2026. Proof of submission must be sent to the Black Joy Parade Registration Team.
• Day of Information packets that include space location and day of logistics will be released on February 11, 2026. All documentation must be submitted and completed before you wil receive your day of information packet.
• Any refund requests must be made within 14 days of the event.
• NEW: Black Joy Parade will have two food court locations located in different areas of the festival.
• All spaces purchased are an empty 10 x 20 space. You will need to supply your own tent. 

The Handmade Product vendor category is reserved for vendors who produce all their products by hand. We will not allow any handmade product vendors to sell mass produced products. 

IMPORTANT: We are currently working on confirming our site map due to construction in the area, so you will not be able to choose your space during the registration process. We will reach out to vendors individually to confirm space placement in order of payment once the site map has been confirmed.

NOTE:

• If you plan on distributing/selling ANY food products (I.e. candy, sauces, honey, etc) you must secure a health permit application from Alamada County Health. For more information, please visit: https://deh.acgov.org/operations/tff.page
• No amplified sound is allowed in your booth space. This includes from your phone, PA systems, and bluetooth speakers.

General Information

• Registration is open until February 2, 2026, or until space sells out. We sell space at a first come, first serve basis and require full payment to secure the space.
• All vendors will need to provide proof of insurance naming Black Joy Parade as an additional insured. This insurance policy will need $1 million in General Liability coverage. You can secure an insurance policy directly through the registraiton process.
• All vendors will be required to sign the 2026 Black Joy Parade Exhibitor contract, which will be sent out after application approval.
• Day of Information packets that include space location and day of logistics will be released on February 11, 2026. All documentation must be submitted and completed before you wil receive your day of information packet.
• Any refund requests must be made within 14 days of the event.
• All spaces purchased are an empty 10 x 10 space. You will need to supply your own tent. 

The Commercial Services & Retail Products vendor category is reserved for any for-profit business who supplies any type of service ( I.e. construction services, therapy/counceling, insurance companies, law firms, etc) and for any for-profit business who sells commercial, mass produced products (non-handmade products). 

IMPORTANT: We are currently working on confirming our site map due to construction in the area, so you will not be able to choose your space during the registration process. We will reach out to vendors individually to confirm space placement in order of payment once the site map has been confirmed.

NOTE:

• If you plan on distributing/selling ANY food products (I.e. candy, sauces, honey, etc) you must secure a health permit application from Alamada County Health. For more information, please visit: https://deh.acgov.org/operations/tff.page
• No amplified sound is allowed in your booth space. This includes from your phone, PA systems, and bluetooth speakers.

General Information

• Registration is open until February 2, 2026, or until space sells out. We sell space at a first come, first serve basis and require full payment to secure the space.
• All vendors will need to provide proof of insurance naming Black Joy Parade as an additional insured. This insurance policy will need $1 million in General Liability coverage. You can secure an insurance policy directly through the registraiton process.
• All vendors will be required to sign the 2026 Black Joy Parade Exhibitor contract, which will be sent out after application approval.
• Day of Information packets that include space location and day of logistics will be released on February 11, 2026. All documentation must be submitted and completed before you wil receive your day of information packet.
• Any refund requests must be made within 14 days of the event.
• All spaces purchased are an empty 10 x 10 space. You will need to supply your own tent. 

This application is for small, local non-profits with annual revenue under $10M. Proof of your 501c3 status may be requested after you submit your application. If you are a large non profit or chapter of a larger non profit with revenue over $10M in annual revnue, you will be asked to sponsor instead and should reach out to elisha@blackoyparade.org to process your registration. 

IMPORTANT: We are currently working on confirming our site map due to construction in the area, so you will not be able to choose your space during the registration process. We will reach out to vendors individually to confirm space placement in order of payment once the site map has been confirmed.

NOTE:

• If you plan on distributing/selling ANY food products (I.e. candy, sauces, honey, etc) you must secure a health permit application from Alamada County Health. For more information, please visit: https://deh.acgov.org/operations/tff.page
• No amplified sound is allowed in your booth space. This includes from your phone, PA systems, and bluetooth speakers.

General Information

• Registration is open until February 2, 2026, or until space sells out. We sell space at a first come, first serve basis and require full payment to secure the space.
• All vendors will need to provide proof of insurance naming Black Joy Parade as an additional insured. This insurance policy will need $1 million in General Liability coverage. You can secure an insurance policy directly through the registraiton process.
• All vendors will be required to sign the 2026 Black Joy Parade Exhibitor contract, which will be sent out after application approval.
• Day of Information packets that include space location and day of logistics will be released on February 11, 2026. All documentation must be submitted and completed before you wil receive your day of information packet.
• Any refund requests must be made within 14 days of the event.
• All spaces purchased are an empty 10 x 10 space. You will need to supply your own tent. 

Specialty Beverage Vendor applications are open to food vendor booth setups and to food trucks. This category is for food vendors with menus that consist of specialty beverage options ONLY (I.e. lemonade, coffee, tea, etc). No soda or energy drinks will be allowed to be sold on your menu. Each food vendor space will be 10' x 20'.

IMPORTANT: We are currently working on confirming our site map due to construction in the area, so you will not be able to choose your space during the registration process. We will reach out to vendors individually to confirm space placement in order of payment once the site map has been confirmed.

All food vendors are responsible for submitting and securing their own Alameda County Health Permit. For any questions regarding the health permit, please visit the link below.

Food Vendors

https://deh.acgov.org/operations/tff.page

Food Trucks

https://deh.acgov.org/operations/mff.page

General Information

• Registration is open until January 26, 2026 for food vendors, or until space sells out. We sell space at a first come, first serve basis and require full payment to secure the space.
• All vendors will need to provide proof of insurance naming Black Joy Parade as an additional insured. This insurance policy will need $1 million in General Liability coverage. You can secure an insurance policy directly through the registraiton process.
• All vendors will be required to sign the 2026 Black Joy Parade Exhibitor contract, which will be sent out after application approval.
• Health Permit Applications MUST be turned in to the Alameda County Health Department by February 6, 2026. Proof of submission must be sent to the Black Joy Parade Registration Team.
• Day of Information packets that include space location and day of logistics will be released on February 11, 2026. All documentation must be submitted and completed before you wil receive your day of information packet.
• Any refund requests must be made within 14 days of the event.
• NEW: Black Joy Parade will have two food court locations located in different areas of the festival.
• All spaces purchased are an empty 10 x 20 space. You will need to supply your own tent.