Parklet Appreciation Day in Oakland

From Walk Oakland Bike Oakland via Facebook:

Come join WOBO and the 40th Street Parklet for a Parklets Appreciation Day!

Join us at the 40th Street Parklet on Saturday March 23rd from 11am-2pm. We will have games, raffle prizes and food from El Taco Bike & Fist of Flour. Hope to see you there!

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