San Francisco is gearing up for a historic celebration! Mayor Daniel Lurie has announced a victory parade honoring the WNBA champion Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday, November 4, from noon to 2 p.m.

The parade will travel along the Embarcadero, beginning near the Ferry Building at Mission Street and concluding at Second and King streets. Valkyries players, coaches, staff, city officials, and Bay Area sports legends will come together to celebrate the team's incredible achievement. Fans can begin lining up along the parade route as early as 9 a.m.

The championship celebration is another major event bringing excitement, visitors, and economic activity to downtown San Francisco. Following the success of Fleet Week, which attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors, the parade adds to a growing calendar of world-class sporting and cultural events helping fuel the city's recovery and support local businesses.

San Francisco has already welcomed major events including Super Bowl LX, SF Pride, FIFA World Cup, Dreamforce, the Pokémon World Championships, Portola Music Festival, and Summer of Music. Collectively, these events have generated more than $1 billion in economic impact for the city. Looking ahead, Vogue World and WNBA All-Star Weekend are scheduled for 2027, followed by MLB All-Star Weekend in 2028.

“In just two years, the Golden State Valkyries have taken the sports world by storm,” said Mayor Lurie. “They have built a fiercely loyal fan base that has sold out every home game they’ve ever played, cemented San Francisco as a global hub of women’s sports, and now taken their rightful place as WNBA champions.”

He added that the team embodies the spirit and values that make San Francisco unique, bringing the community together and giving fans across the Bay Area plenty to celebrate.

For the Valkyries, the parade is also an opportunity to recognize the fans who have supported the team from the very beginning.

“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.”

Smith said the celebration is a chance to thank the community for its role in the team's championship journey, adding that she looks forward to seeing the Embarcadero filled with fans dressed in violet, celebrating alongside the players and coaches.

Come out, wear your violet and gold, and help celebrate the Golden State Valkyries' historic championship! It's a wonderful opportunity to show your team spirit and be part of a special moment in Bay Area sports history.

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: