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Valkyries will carry the WNBA trophy down the Embarcadero on Wednesday, and BART is adding trains

The Nov. 4 celebration runs from noon to 2 p.m. Pacific. Pleasanton fans can take BART to the waterfront, but Muni riders should check several different detour schedules.

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November 1, 20262 min read

The Golden State Valkyries will celebrate their first WNBA championship along San Francisco's Embarcadero on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The team has set the parade for noon to 2 p.m. Pacific, with spectators allowed to start lining up at 9 a.m.

The route begins near Mission Street at the Ferry Building and ends at Second and King streets, by Oracle Park. Fans should gather on the bay side of the route, the team said.

Golden State earned the celebration with a 68-63 win over Atlanta in Game 7 on Oct. 31. Gabby Williams finished with 30 points and the Finals MVP award.

Getting there from Pleasanton

The Blue Line connects Dublin/Pleasanton and West Dublin/Pleasanton with downtown San Francisco. BART recommends leaving at Embarcadero or Montgomery and walking to the parade.

For the route's southern end, riders can leave BART at Powell Street, connect to Muni at Union Square station and take a southbound T train toward Sunnydale. Get off at Fourth and King, then walk to Second and King.

BART plans to add trains, use longer trains and increase staffing and security. Each passenger paying with a bank card or mobile wallet needs a separate card or device, and must use that same payment method at entry and exit. Check the agency's trip planner before leaving and allow time for crowds.

Watch the different Muni schedules

The F line will use buses all day, with detours from the start of service until 3 p.m. The N Judah will turn back at Embarcadero station from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., leaving its waterfront stops without N service during that period.

The 15 Bayview Hunters Point Express has a separate reroute through Second Street from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Its detour does not cover the whole N interruption.

Drivers face early closures: eastbound King and northbound Embarcadero between Third and King and Broadway close from 12:01 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closures in the opposite direction begin at 8 a.m. Several connecting streets also close.

SFMTA says some details are still being finalized. Consult its parade advisory for the latest street and stop changes before traveling.

A celebration along the waterfront

Williams and Mayor Daniel Lurie will begin the festivities with the team's drum ceremony. Players, coaches and staff will join the procession, with fan areas and a merchandise truck along the route.

Sources

Valkyries parade announcement

BART parade travel guide

BART schedules

SFMTA service and street-closure advisory

WNBA Game 7 coverage

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