Mayor Lurie Unveils Plans for Victory Parade for WNBA Champion Golden State Valkyries

SAN FRANCISCO – Mayor Daniel Lurie today announced that San Francisco will host a victory parade for the WNBA champion Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday, November 4, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Valkyries players, coaches, and staff as well as city officials and Bay Area legends will march along the Embarcadero, starting at the Ferry Building near Mission Street and ending at Second Street and King Street. Fans can begin lining up along the parade route at 9:00 AM.

The Valkyries championship parade will be the latest large event drawing crowds to downtown San Francisco. Building on the recent success of Fleet Week, which brought hundreds of thousands of visitors to the city, the parade adds to a growing lineup of major events bringing people together, supporting local businesses, and fueling San Francisco’s recovery. The mayor recently celebrated that Super Bowl LX, SF Pride, FIFA World Cup, Fleet Week, Summer of Music, Dreamforce, Pokémon World Championships, Portola Music Festival collectively generated more than $1 billion in economic impact for San Francisco while demonstrating the city’s ability to safely welcome large-scale events. With Vogue World and WNBA All-Star Weekend coming in 2027 and MLB All-Star Weekend in 2028, San Francisco is prepared to welcome even more visitors and strengthen its position as a destination for world-class sporting and cultural events.

“In just two years, the Golden State Valkyries have taken the sports world by storm. They have built a fiercely loyal fan base that has sold out every home game they’ve ever played, cemented San Francisco a global hub of women’s sports, and now taken their rightful place as WNBA champions,” said Mayor Lurie. “This team embodies the spirit and the values that make San Francisco unique, bringing our city together and giving fans across the Bay Area so much to celebrate. Congratulations to the players, the coaches, the staff, and the entire Valkyries organization on this historic victory—we’re so excited to celebrate this incredible team.”

In alignment with Mayor Lurie’s work to revitalize San Francisco, the city is debuting a new parade route to celebrate the Valkyries’ historic WNBA championship and the unprecedented fanbase that has sold out every home game the team has played in its two years. This celebration honors not only the team’s extraordinary achievement, but also the role they have played in the city’s comeback.

“Before we even had a name or any players on our roster, Bay Area fans supported this team with a joy and passion that's unmatched in all professional sports,” said Jess Smith, Golden State Valkyries President. “They wore the colors, they led the chants, and they showed up anywhere and everywhere to cheer on the Valkyries. This parade is our chance to show up for them and celebrate the impact they’ve made on this historic championship run. There’s no doubt we couldn’t have done this without our community, and we can’t wait to see the Embarcadero lined with violet as they celebrate with our players and coaches and spread the joy they’ve brought all season across the entire city.”

PUBLIC SAFETY

As for any large event, the safety of residents and visitors is the city’s top priority. Parade attendees are encouraged to:

• Plan ahead and allow extra time for travel and crowd exit
• Use designated pickup and drop-off zones rather than flagging vehicles curbside
• Stay alert near street closures, transit routes, and shared bike/scooter lanes

SFPD and SFFD will maintain an elevated presence in and along the parade route. For more visitor safety tips and to sign up for emergency alerts, please visit sf.gov/visitorsafety.

TRANSIT PLANS AND STREET CLOSURES

Fans are encouraged to take public transportation to the parade. Motorists could encounter possible delays if operating in the vicinity of the Embarcadero and should allow extra time for travel.

BART and Muni Stations

BART and Muni Metro riders can exit at Embarcadero or Montgomery stations and walk to the parade route. BART will run additional trains and increase staffing and security to accommodate parade-day crowds. For the latest service information and travel updates, visit bart.gov/valkyries.

Muni Service Adjustments

Muni service on the F and N lines along the Embarcadero will be suspended from approximately 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

Alternate service for Muni streetcars along the Embarcadero will be provided by the 15 Bayview Hunters Point Express bus that will be rerouted onto Second Street and pick up at the following locations:

• Northbound
• Fourth Street and Townsend Street
• Third Street between Townsend Street and Brannan Street
• Second Street between Brannan Street and Bryant Street
• Second Street and Harrison Street
• Second Street and Howard Street
• Second Street and Market Street
• Southbound
• Second Street between Market Street and Mission Street
• Second Street and Howard Street
• Harrison Street and Second Street
• Fourth Street and Townsend Street

Muni ambassadors will be on site at affected stops to direct passengers to alternative locations. For all transit and traffic updates, please visit www.sfmta.com/valkyries.

Street Closures

The following streets will be closed from 12:01 AM to 4:00 PM on November 4:

• Eastbound King Street and Northbound Embarcadero between Third Street (at King Street) and Broadway (at Embarcadero)
• Market Street between Drumm Street and Steuart Street
• Steuart Street between Market Street and southerly terminus
• Spear Street between Market Street and southerly terminus

The following streets will be closed from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on November 4:

• Southbound Embarcadero and Westbound King between Broadway (at Embarcadero) and Third Street (at King Street)
• Washington Street between Drumm Street and the Embarcadero
• Mission, Howard, Folsom, Harrison and Bryant streets between Main Street and the Embarcadero
• Brannan Street between Second Street and the Embarcadero, with local access maintained to Delancey Street
• Townsend Street between Third Street and the Embarcadero
• Second Street between Brannan Street and King Street

Autonomous Vehicles

City partners have worked in close coordination with autonomous vehicle operators to reduce congestion in dense, high-foot traffic zones around the parade route. Autonomous vehicle operations will be restricted in the following areas from 12:01 AM until 6:00 PM on November 4:

• On the Embarcadero, south of Battery Street
• In the Financial District, streets south of Washington Street and east of Battery Street
• In the South of Market, streets east of First Street
• In South Beach:
• Bryant Street between Second Street and the Embarcadero
• Brannan Street between Third Street and the Embarcadero
• Townsend Street between Third Street and the Embarcadero
• King Street between Fifth Street and the Embarcadero
• Berry Street between Fifth Street and Third Street
• Second Street between Bryant Street and King Street
• Third Street between Brannan Street and Mission Creek Channel
• Fourth Street between Townsend Street and Mission Creek Channel

Autonomous vehicle riders will see available pickup and drop-off locations in their respective phone apps. Pick-up and drop-off will be restricted on the following streets:

• Battery Street between the Embarcadero and Market Street
• First Street between Market Street and Harrison Street
• Third Street between Folsom Street and Brannan Street
• Fourth Street between Harrison Street and Townsend Street