Oakland celebrates Alysa Liu’s Olympic gold win with a sold-out rally, honoring her historic achievement as the first American woman to win gold since 2002.

Oakland is hosting a free, family-friendly rally at Frank Ogawa Plaza on Thursday at noon to honor local figure skater Alysa Liu, who won gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics, becoming the first American woman to do so since 2002. The event, which sold out with 7,000 tickets claimed, will include remarks from Liu, food trucks, and live coverage via KTVU. Mayor Barbara Lee encouraged those without tickets to watch online due to safety and capacity limits. Liu, a graduate of Oakland School for the Arts, also made a public appearance at Paris Fashion Week, where she reunited with fellow Oakland native Zendaya. The city celebrates her historic win and global recognition.