A park-based cultural activation and creative placemaking initiative. We are bringing joy back—don’t miss it!
Live music, art stations, giveaways, food carts, photo booth, line dancing, haircuts/braiding, group aerial photo, face painting/henna, honoring of elders and black youth.
Free. Everyone welcome!
Find Us At
Dawson Park | Friday, July 28, 4-8pm
1 N Stanton St, Portland
Ventura Park | Saturday, August 26, 1-5pm
460 SE 113th Avenue Portland
Downtown Rockwood | Sunday, September 24, 1-5pm
458 SE 185th Ave, Portland
Peninsula Park | Saturday, September 30, 1-5pm
700 N Rosa Parks Way, Portland
Volunteer
Want to get involved? Our many volunteers make it all happen! We have these volunteer opportunities at each event:
- Set up tables, chairs and tents
- Vendor check in
- Greeters
- Event breakdown
- Clean up
More Information
Reclaiming Black Joy Flyer (115.1 KB)
Reclaiming Black Joy 2022 Report (6.02 MB)
