Valkyries championship parade creates moment Bay Area natives will never forget

The Golden State Valkyries officially celebrated their WNBA Finals championship by having a parade along Embarcadero on Wednesday.

After capturing their first WNBA title in their second year as a franchise, players, coaches and members of the organization were seen rejoicing as they made a statement to the rest of the WNBA.

A smiling fan raises a finger in celebration during the Golden State Valkyries championship parade. — Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase celebrating during the Valkyries WNBA Finals Championship Parade.

During the Finals, the Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream played a seven-game series, where Golden State prevailed with a 68-63 victory. The Valks were led by Gabby Williams, who scored 30 points including 28 in the second half.

Williams was crowned MVP after she finished the series averaging 19.6 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.7 assists.

Williams and coach Natalie Nakase were among the many who were seen taking over the celebratory parade.

A basketball player surrounded by cheering fans, holding up peace signs and taking photos at the Golden State Valkyries championship parade. — Golden State Valkyries forward Laeticia Amihere posing with fans during Wednesday’s Championship Parade.

A smiling Golden State Valkyries player holds the championship trophy and raises one hand during the championship parade. — WNBA Finals MVP Gabby Williams marching down Embarcadero with the Finals trophy in her arm during the Championship Parade.

A woman in a light purple t-shirt and sunglasses pops a bottle of champagne, spraying it into the air amidst a cheering crowd during a daytime celebration. — Valkyries guard Kaitlyn Chen opening a bottle of champagne during Wednesday’s Championship Parade.

Fans celebrate at the WNBA Valkyries victory parade, with a fan fist-bumping a mascot. — San Francisco Giants mascot, Lou Seal, greeting Valkyries fans during the Championship Parade.

A woman wearing sunglasses and a black t-shirt high-fives fans during a victory parade. — Gabby Williams celebrating with Valkyries fans during the Championship Parade.

Nancy Pelosi waves to the crowd from a cable car during a Golden State Valkyries victory parade. — Nancy Pelosi waving at fans during the Valkyries Championship Parade on Wednesday.

A crowd of fans cheers and holds up signs during the Golden State Valkyries 2026 WNBA championship parade. — Golden State Valkyries fans cheering on the team during Wednesday’s Championship Parade.

A person holding a WNBA championship trophy aloft while cheering amidst a crowd of fans. — Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton greeting fans while walking with the WNBA FInals trophy at Wednesday’s Championship Parade.

High-angle view of a crowd lining the San Francisco waterfront during the WNBA Valkyries victory parade, with a purple parade bus and marching band visible. — Overview shot of Embarcadero during the Valkyries Championship Parade on Wednesday.

Excited Golden State Valkyries fans celebrate behind a metal barricade, with one fan holding a champagne bottle and another drinking an energy drink. — Valkyries guard Kaitlyn Chen walking with a bottle of champagne during Wednesday’s Championship Parade.

A smiling woman holding a championship trophy aloft. — Valkyries guard Veronica Burton walking on the stage with the WNBA trophy in her hands during Wednesday’s Championship Parade.

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