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Valkyries' parade route skips Market Street
Golden State Valkyries' WNBA championship parade avoids Market Street to honor Oakland-San Francisco connection.
In brief
Golden State Valkyries' WNBA championship parade avoids Market Street to honor Oakland-San Francisco connection. The Golden State Valkyries will parade on Wednesday along the Embarcadero from Oakland to San Francisco, skipping Market Street where most Bay Area champions celebrate. Originally reported by Sfchronicle.
Valkyries' parade route
The Golden State Valkyries' championship parade Wednesday will be different from any other in Bay Area history.
Parade route details
It will straddle San Francisco and Oakland, involve a boat crossing the bay, and skip Market Street where most Bay Area champions parade.
Team president explains
Team president Jess Smith said the decision mirrors players' commute from Oakland to Mission Bay for games.
Parade start location
The parade starts with a private event at the team's Oakland practice facility before boarding a boat to San Francisco.
Route path
The route begins at Ferry Building, travels along northbound Embarcadero to Second Street, then continues to King Street and 2nd Street near Oracle Park.
Why skip Market Street
The Valkyries chose this route to showcase their connection to both San Francisco and Oakland, their practice facility is in Oakland but games are in San Francisco.
What matters most
The Golden State Valkyries will parade on Wednesday along the Embarcadero from Oakland to San Francisco, skipping Market Street where most Bay Area champions celebrate.
