Oakland is hosting Juneteenth celebrations at Lake Merritt on June 19, with road closures and free parking. - Temporary street closures from 6 a.m.
to 6 p.m. on Lakeshore Avenue, Grand Avenue, and MacArthur Boulevard.
- Pedestrians and bicyclists can access the lake; residents and emergency vehicles allowed through. - Free parking at meters, but congestion expected; Lake Park lot under I-580 open.
- Police and code enforcement will monitor for illegal vending. Other events include a party in Old Oakland, OMCA performances, and Hella Juneteenth in West Oakland.