Valkyries violet reigned in the city on Wednesday as the Championship Golden State Valkyries were celebrated with a parade along the Embarcadero. The team was feted by the city and fans for their historic Game 7 win that brought the WNBA Championship home to the Bay.
Fans cheer as the buses depart the Ferry Building at the start of the parade. |Photo: Cheryl L. Guerrero/Hoodline
A decorated cable car seen on the parade route. |Photo: Cheryl L. Guerrero/Hoodline
The team arrived in the city via ferry and then boarded open top buses for the parade along the Embarcadero. Fans lined up to cheer them on and celebrate, as the parade ran from the Ferry Building to Second and King Streets, near Oracle Park.
Here are more scenes from the day’s festivities:
A sea of violet filled the Embarcadero.
A fan with a towel they caught from one of the floats.
Champagne celebrations on one of the open top buses.
Fans throw confetti in the crowd.
A young Gabby Williams fan and family along the parade route.
A fan wears a winged helmet and team gear during the celebration.
Buses depart the Ferry Building.
Fans dance during the parade.
Fans hold a sign reading "This is what happens when you invest in women's sports."
Attendees trying their luck at sinking balls at the "Hoop Bus".
A fan walks along the Embarcadero.
