OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) - The city of Oakland held its first "First Friday Street Fair" of the year on Friday, March 3, along Telegraph Avenue. The event marked the debut of a new safety partnership between festival organizers and City Hall. Watch the full report in the video player above. This mon th's festival coincided with the start of Women's History Month and served as the launch point for a city-led safety initiative. The program includes enhanced pedestrian protections and an increased presence of safety coordinators to support the thousands of community members who attend the monthly gathering. Photo: KRON4 News. The fair spanned several blocks of Telegraph Avenue, stretching from West Grand to 27th Street. As a free community gathering, the event regularly draws thousands of attendees to browse offerings from local businesses and creators. Participants showcased a variety of goods and culinary products that represent the city's artistic and food culture. The March edition of the street fair also served as an occasion to honor Women's History Month. Organizers highlighted the sights and sounds of the community while emphasizing the event's role in celebrating local culture and rewriting the narrative surrounding the city. City officials launched several specific measures as part of the new safety initiative. These include stricter parking enforcement throughout the area and the installation of clearer street signage. The city also deployed more public safety coordinators and implemented new pedestrian safety measures to manage the large crowds. While the new city support was introduced this month, local families noted that the environment has been one where they feel comfortable bringing children. Beyond the arts and entertainment, organizers described the fair as a safe space for community members to gather and interact. Information regarding the next scheduled First Friday event and future programming can be found at the organization's official website, oaklandfirstfridays.org. All facts in this report were gathered by journalists employed by KRON4. Artificial intelligence tools were used to reformat information into a news article for our website. This report was edited and fact-checked by KRON4 staff before being published. ...read more read less