From The San Francisco Standard · · 2m
Golden State Valkyries parade celebrates WNBA title
San Francisco celebrates WNBA champions with vibrant parade.
In brief
San Francisco celebrates WNBA champions with vibrant parade. Golden State Valkyries win WNBA title after Game 7 victory, sparking citywide celebrations and parade along waterfront. Originally reported by The San Francisco Standard.
Valkyries parade begins
The Golden State Valkyries celebrate their first WNBA championship with a waterfront parade starting at noon.
Fans in purple gear
Fans wear purple outfits and hot dog costumes inspired by Kaitlyn Chen’s Game 7 appearance.
Makeup samples and confetti
Christine Orlino and Nicole Hernaez hand out makeup samples while violet confetti flies.
Coach Nakase at parade
Coach Natalie Nakase sips tequila and signs autographs on her double-decker bus.
P-Lo and cultural ties
Bay Area rapper P-Lo, a founding member of the Valkyries Collective, joins the parade.
Tiffany Hayes on title
Tiffany Hayes says winning the title shows the impact of investing in women’s sports.
Kiah Stokes’ shirt
Kiah Stokes wears a shirt showing ESPN’s Basketball Power Index odds from July 26.
Championship history
San Francisco has had eight championship parades in 16 years since the Valkyries won.
Hunter Pence at parade
Former Giants outfielder Hunter Pence attends Valkyries games and celebrates with fans.
Mayor Lurie’s speech
Mayor Daniel Lurie calls San Francisco the 'global capital of women’s sports' during the parade.
Kehlani and LaRussell
Singer Kehlani and rapper LaRussell celebrate the Valkyries parade with hometown pride.
Students skip class
UC Berkeley students skip class to attend the Valkyries parade.
Joe Lacob’s promise
Golden State owner Joe Lacob promised a WNBA title in five years but won it in two.
Tiffany Hayes’ career
Tiffany Hayes, a 37-year-old guard, wins her 14th WNBA season after 14 years.
Championship parade route
The parade starts at the Ferry Building and travels along the Embarcadero to Second and King streets.
Valkyries’ future plans
The Valkyries plan to expand women’s sports in the Bay Area with new teams in 2027.
The headline
Golden State Valkyries win WNBA title after Game 7 victory, sparking citywide celebrations and parade along waterfront.
