Application

Commercial Services & Retail Products Vendor

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Deadline: Jan 29, 2027 11:59 pm (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US)
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Date: Feb 28, 2027 12:00 pm - Feb 28, 2027 7:00 pm (PST)
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Oakland, California
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$ 550.00

About the application

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). 

 

NEW: Vendors will no longer be able to choose their booth location.

Please, don't wait! Vending spaces will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.

NEW: Black Joy Parade festival will now require a ticket for admission. Your vendor registration includes 5 complimentary tickets for you and your staff. You will receive instructions on how to get these tickets in your vendor packet. If you need additional tickets, you will need to purchase them at full price ($7/each).

 

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 January 29, 2027, 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 2027 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 12, 2027. 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. 
    Refunds may be requested until February 1, 2027. Any refund requests made after February 1 will be denied. 

About the event

Black Joy Parade is a hyper-positive non-profit based in Oakland, CA that celebrates the Black experience and community's contribution to history and culture with its signature parade and celebration, partnerships and events.
Black Joy Parade
Black Joy Parade
Black Joy Parade
Black Joy Parade

Prices

Booth Space $550.00
Table Rental $20.00
Chair Rental $10.00 Non-refundable

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • Please describe the products or services your business provides.
  • Are you a Black owned business?
  • What is your approximate annual revenue?
  • How did you hear about us?
  • Black Joy Parade does not allow the use of amplified sound in any capacity. Please confirm you have read and understood Black Joy Parade's policy.
  • Please provide your City of Oakland seller's permit.
  • Additional Information

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 0