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OCIC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to building a stronger Oakland Chinatown.

06/18/2026

Welcoming our 2026 Leadership Accelerator Program (LAP) interns! 🎉

Our interns have already spent two exciting weeks exploring careers in public service and community leadership. They have visited the offices of District 3 Supervisor and District 2 Councilmember , met with the Oakland Police Department, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office , Dr Stewart Chan’s chiropracting clinic .stewart , the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office , and toured Northeastern University .We have many more exciting experiences ahead, and we can’t wait to see our interns continue to learn, grow, and make an impact in our community!

05/26/2026

Good food, amazing views, and an even better cause ❤️ We were excited to partner with Yelp’s Town Royale event in support of UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital while also featuring OCIC’s Taste of Chinatown campaign alongside our longtime partner, . And of course — the dim sum was a huge hit! 🥟✨

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate community, culture, and great food with us.

05/07/2026

Celebrating another incredible year at Visit Oakland’s Impact 510: The Town Tourism Day 🌆✨

It’s always inspiring to see the powerful recap of Oakland’s growth, resilience, and success—this city continues to shine in so many ways. Huge congratulations to the team for yet another impactful year!

Thank you, Peter, for the kind invitation—we were proud to be there representing Oakland Chinatown and sharing in this moment. We’re truly grateful for your continued support of our community ❤️

Here’s to building an even stronger, more vibrant Oakland together

04/30/2026

Our OCIC team had the opportunity to attend the Shanghai Yangpu–Bay Area Business Seminar hosted by the Bay Area Council, where we connected with a range of businesses from Shanghai’s Yangpu District.

It was great to foster meaningful conversations around collaboration between Oakland Chinatown businesses and international partners. We also appreciated the insightful panel discussion with Professor Slav Hermanowicz from on international student exchange and the future of global learning.

Always a big thank you to the for the invitation and for creating space for these important exchanges. 🌏🤝

04/27/2026

Behind every recognition is a community that believes in you—and we want to take a moment to recognize one of those champions 💛

A heartfelt thank you to our board member Hal Gin for nominating Tony Trinh for the 40 Under 40. Hal has been Tony’s day-one supporter, consistently showing up with encouragement, guidance, and belief in his leadership long before this moment of recognition.

We also want to extend a sincere thank you to our full board for their ongoing support, leadership, and dedication to OCIC’s mission, to a safer, cleaner, and more vibrant Chinatown.

We are deeply grateful to you all, Hal and the entire board, for standing behind our team and helping make moments like this possible 💫

04/23/2026

We’re proud to celebrate OCIC’s executive director, Tony Trinh on his well-deserved recognition as one of the 40 Under 40 honorees! 🎉

This milestone is a testament to Tony’s leadership, vision, and deep commitment to serving our community. His passion for this work continues to move our mission forward and inspire those around him every single day.

At the same time, this achievement is not his alone—it reflects the strength of our entire team. To our incredible staff and board members: thank you for your dedication and hard work. Their support is what makes moments like this possible.

We’re excited to celebrate this honor together and look forward to all that’s ahead 💫

04/07/2026

Behind every successful event is a team that makes it all happen ✨

We’re incredibly grateful for our dedicated staff and board members who work tirelessly—often behind the scenes—to bring our community together. From early planning to the final wrap-up, your commitment, passion, and care never go unnoticed.

03/13/2026

The Oakland Chinatown Improvement Council was proud to represent Oakland Chinatown at the International Downtown Association Annual Conference in Long Beach this year.

From sharing the story of our historic neighborhood to learning innovative strategies for downtown revitalization, this conference was an opportunity to bring the voice of Oakland Chinatown to a national stage. We connected with city leaders, community organizations, and downtown advocates from across the country to exchange ideas on supporting small businesses, strengthening cultural districts, and building vibrant communities.

We’re excited to bring new insights and inspiration back home as we continue working to support the businesses, culture, and community that make Oakland Chinatown so special. 🏮✨

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02/28/2026

✨🧧 Last but not least—our amazing vendor lineup!

We’re so excited to spotlight all of the incredible local vendors joining us at the Oakland Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade. From delicious food and drinks to unique retail and community partners, our vendors help bring the heart, flavor, and energy of Chinatown to life.

Come support local, shop small, and celebrate with us—see you at the parade TOMORROW! 🏮🛍️

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🧧 OAKLAND CHINATOWN LUNAR NEW YEAR PARADE
📅 02.28.2026
📍 10AM – Starting from Wilma Chan Park

• Live Music & Special Guests: Performances by and a special appearance by from the Canadian band ! 🎶
• Lion Dances & Cultural Performances: Traditional and contemporary performances throughout the day 🦁
• Up to 40 Vendors: Food, alcoholic beverages, and retail from local vendors 🍜🍺🛍️
• Community Activations: Calligraphy painting and interactive cultural experiences for all ages 🖌️

Mark your calendars for February 28!
For one day only, Oakland Chinatown comes alive with our Lunar New Year Parade celebration.

02/27/2026

✨ 43 PARTICIPANTS. ONE COMMUNITY. TOMORROW. 🐎🧧

Tomorrow, Oakland Chinatown comes alive.

We are honored to welcome 43 incredible participants to our Lunar New Year Parade — from cultural groups and youth performers to martial artists, dancers, drummers, community leaders, nonprofits, and local businesses.

Each group represents the heart of our community. Each step on the parade route carries tradition, pride, and the spirit of the Year of the Horse. ❤️

Address

638 Webster Street, #220
Oakland, CA
94607

Telephone

+15108331467

Website

https://www.ocic-ca.org/

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