Bakersfield Black American History Parade to Close Downtown Streets

Annual event celebrating Black history set for Saturday, February 28th

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The annual Bakersfield Black American History Parade is scheduled for this Saturday, February 28th, which will close several downtown streets from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 21st Street between V and P Streets, as well as the intersection of 20th and R Streets between 19th and 21st, will be closed during the parade.

Why it matters

The Bakersfield Black American History Parade is an important annual event that celebrates and honors the city's Black community and their contributions to local history. The parade's street closures will impact downtown traffic, but also allow residents to gather and participate in this community tradition.

The details

The parade is set to take place on Saturday, February 28th, with the downtown street closures in effect from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes, and signs and detours will be in place to guide traffic around the closed areas.

  • The parade is scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2026.
  • Downtown streets will be closed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the day of the parade.

The players

Bakersfield Black American History Parade

An annual event celebrating the history and contributions of Bakersfield's Black community.

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The takeaway

The Bakersfield Black American History Parade is an important community event that brings residents together to honor the city's Black history and culture. While the street closures will impact downtown traffic, the parade provides an opportunity for the community to gather and celebrate this annual tradition.