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322 - THE BAY WENT PURPLE — VALKYRIES TAKE THE EMBARCADERO

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PURPLE KOURT · NOVEMBER 4, 2026

Oakland got the first cheers. San Francisco got the waterfront. After celebrating in Jack London Square, the Golden State Valkyries crossed the Bay by ferry and stepped into a crowd waiting for the franchise’s first WNBA championship parade.

FROM THE FERRY TO SECOND AND KING

Coach Natalie Nakase high-fived fans at the Ferry Building before climbing onto an open-top bus. Finals MVP Gabby Williams got on the Valkyries drum as the crowd chanted GSV. From there, the buses rolled south along the Embarcadero toward Oracle Park, with purple lining the route and LaRussell performing for fans.

The parade came after Golden State beat Atlanta 68–63 in Game 7. Williams scored 30 in the clincher. On Wednesday, the trophy made the trip from Oakland to San Francisco with the team.

WATCH THE CELEBRATION

Special cameo: CITY 🎤 “Ya brought the CITY together, love everybody.” 💜

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Featured graphic: Golden State Valkyries. Game result and parade details: Golden State Valkyries.