Oakland will celebrate the Ballers championship with three events around town
Oakland will honor the Oakland Ballers with a parade on October 5 after their Pioneer League championship victory on September 21. Mayor Barbara Lee confirmed that the celebrations will kick off with a rally at City Hall at 1 p. m. , followed by a parade at 2 p. m.
around Raimondi Park, and conclude with a party at Prescott Market. This event marks a significant moment for Oakland sports fans, who have seen their teams, including the Warriors, Raiders, and Athletics, depart in recent years. The last championship parade occurred in 2018, celebrating the Golden State Warriors' success. The Ballers, who began their inaugural season last year, have provided a renewed sense of hope for local sports enthusiasts. The city has not celebrated a baseball championship since 1989, when the Athletics won the World Series but did not hold a parade due to the Loma Prieta earthquake.
The mayor’s office is finalizing details for the upcoming parade, which will be updated as more information becomes available.