UN 81st & 61st Flag Raising
Sat, Oct 03
|Jack London Square, Oakland
Celebrate UN's 81st Anniversary & 61st Annual Flag Raising at this FREE event, featuring UN flag raising ceremoony, a parade of flags, a dragon/lion dance & cultural performances. Event supports UN Global Goals #4, 11, 16, 17.
Time & Location
Oct 03, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Jack London Square, Oakland, 1 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA
About the event
Celebrate the UN’s 81st Anniversary & 61st Annual Flag Raising at this FREE event. Enjoy the UN flag-raising ceremony, a spectacular dragon and lion dance, and a parade of UN and member-state flags proudly carried by local Junior ROTC students and community members. Event also features performances by Bay Area multicultural artists. This event supports UN Global Goals: #4 Education, #11 Communities, #16 Peace & Justice, #17 Partnerships.
The light blue United Nations flag features a world map surrounded by olive branches, symbolizing global peace and unity.
Port of Oakland - Event Sponsor and Supporter.