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America's Children's Holiday Parade
The 11th annual Oakland Holiday Parade brings cheer to the streets of Oakland on Saturday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. The event, presented by the Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Foundation, invites visitors and locals to celebrate the season with festive floats, balloons and marching bands. Honorary Grand Marshal Mr. Steve from Mornings on PBS Kids will be accompanied by Miss Rosa on a ride through the streets of downtown Oakland, singing popular holiday tunes. Shopping that Saturday? Catch the PBS rebroadcast, which is also aired by viewers of the Armed Services Network around the world. That night, head for a waterfront restaurant at Jack London Square to watch the Lighted Yacht Parade. |
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Holiday Entertainment
 Gather your friends and family to experience Oakland's entertainment this season. The world-renowned Radio City Christmas Spectacular comes to the Oracle Arena Dec. 16 and 17, with colorful dancing from the Rockettes, festive holiday costumes, and decorative sets. Break bread with Joan Baez and the Oakland East Bay Symphony at the Holiday Celebration held at the Paramount Theatre on Dec. 12. Enjoy the classical sounds of the Bay Brass and organs at the Christmas Spectacular held at the Cathedral of Christ the Light Dec. 19. Holiday characters and carolers can be found at the Temescal Holiday Stroll on Dec. 11, and get fired up to purchase unique gift items this season at the Holiday Art Sale & Open House at The Crucible Dec. 10-12. Children's Fairyland will host its annual Fairy Winterland, a week-long event of holiday entertainment for many cultures, held Dec. 15 - Dec. 23. Don't miss the Oakland Ballet Company's Nutcracker at the Paramount Theatre Dec. 23, 24 & 26 for a classical experience. Discover other events this month, at our calendar.
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Get Ready - 2011 is Right Around The Corner!
Now is the time to plot New Year's Eve plans, and Oakland's calendar is jam-packed full of options. Enjoy eclectic rock-funk at The Fox Theatre with Primus on Dec. 30 and 31, or bring your family to the New Year's Eve Balloon Drop at the Chabot Space Science Center. The New Parish welcomes popular hip-hop trio The Coup with opening act Rupa and the April Fishes, and Arsimona Lounge will host its 4th Annual New Year's Eve celebration, including a complimentary buffet, midnight champagne toast, and a balloon drop.
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Book Your Front-Row Access to Holiday Events  Planning on attending some of the exciting Holiday events in town this season? Book your rooms now at one of Oakland's prime locations, including the Clarion Hotel near Uptown, the Homewood Suites by Hilton on the Oakland Estuary, the Oakland Marriott City Center, the Washington Inn in Old Oakland, the Executive Inn & Suites or the Waterfront Hotel, both in Jack London Square. Options near the airport include Hilton Oakland Airport, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland and Days Hotel Oakland Airport. For a full list of Oakland's accommodations, go to www.visitoakland.org. |
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Visit Oakland - The OCVB's New Name
The Oakland Convention and Visitor's Bureau is proud to introduce our new identity, Visit Oakland. This new name reflects Oakland's emergence as a desirable travel destination. Please visit About Us at www.visitoakland.org for additional details. |
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Food & Drink
The Food & Drink newsletter highlights Oakland's vibrant food scene, including restaurants, bars, cooking schools and recipes. Visit it today! |
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Calendar
Looking for something to do this weekend, next month or later in the year? Check out the new and improved Calendar of Events. Follow us on Twitter to find out other favorites.
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