- January 24, 2025
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Mya Waters documented the event after participating in her first 5K.
The cheerleaders from Oakland Avenue Charter School cheered runners and walkers as they crossed the finish line of the 5K.
Ten-year-old Cora Baszner managed to stay on the mechanical alligator.
The Petty Hearts, a Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band, performed two sets at the heritage day event.
Artist Matt Matsudaira re-created the gazebo in a painting.
Musicians cheered on the runners and walkers in the early-morning 5K.
Runners and walkers braved the chilly morning to participate in the 5K.
Helen Aprea, right, owner of Ella Cerise Boutique, and her mother, Niki Pieri, sold fun T-shirts and jewelry at the festival.
Members of the Oakland Police Department, administration assistant Kelly Sims, left, Chief Darron Esan and chief’s executive assistant Stacey Quinn greeted guests at their festival booth.
Hats for children and adults were a popular purchase at Linda Roebke’s Delightful Designs booth.
Jen Odom, left, and Margaret Femminineo brought information about the Oakland Nature Preserve.
Jason Bourdon and Carmen Bishop sold their leather goods through their company, Coruscate Leather and Co.
Gatorland brought a variety of animals to the festival.
The town of Oakland held its annual Heritage Day festival Saturday, Jan. 25, at the historic Speer Park. With a chill in the air, attendees enjoyed a plethora of activities. The day started with a 5K walk/run through the dirt streets of Oakland, and then folks enjoyed a silent auction, history walk, and dozens of vendors offering crafts, animal interactions, goods and services, and food. There were multiple musical acts, including the headliner, the Petty Hearts, a tribute band that plays Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers music.
