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Thousands expected at Lake Merritt Saturday for 7th Annual LakeFest Oakland
More than 20,000 are expected to gather at Lake Merrit this Saturday for the 7th Annual LakeFest Oakland.   Founded in 2018 by Trevel Adanandus, LakeFest Oakland celebrates the culture and diversity of Oakland with live music, food vendors, and family-friendly activities. “LakeFest is more than a festival — it’s a reflection of what makes Oakland […] The post Thousands expected at Lake Merritt Saturday for 7th Annual LakeFest Oakland appeared first on Local News Matters .
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According to Local News Matters’s source item, Thousands expected at Lake Merritt Saturday for 7th Annual LakeFest Oakland, More than 20,000 are expected to gather at Lake Merrit this Saturday for the 7th Annual LakeFest Oakland. Founded in 2018 by Trevel Adanandus, LakeFest Oakland celebrates the culture and diversity of Oakland with live music, food vendors, and family-friendly activities. “LakeFest is more than a festival — it’s a reflection of what makes Oakland […] The post Thousands expected at Lake Merritt Saturday for 7th Annual LakeFest Oakland appeared first on Local News Matters .
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