Close dialogue 1/19 Next image Previous image Toggle caption Golden State Valkyries celebrate historic WNBA championship with Bay Area parade – in pictures Four days after clinching their first WNBA title in only their second season, the Golden State Valkyries celebrated their historic triumph with a parade through San Francisco and Oakland Supporters turn out in purple for the Valkyries’ championship celebrations. The parade capped a remarkable first two seasons for Golden State, who followed a playoff appearance in their debut campaign with the franchise’s first WNBA title. e Valkyries make their way along the waterfront on double-decker buses. The parade began near the Ferry Building and concluded close to the San Francisco Giants’ Oracle Park.
Valkyries supporters cheer from behind the barricades during Wednesday’s parade. Fans had been encouraged by the team to take the afternoon off work to celebrate the franchise’s historic championship. WNBA finals MVP Gabby Williams attends the opening celebration at Jack London Square.
Williams scored 28 of her 30 points in the second half of Saturday’s decisive 68-63 victory over the Atlanta Dream. Fans line the waterfront ahead of the Valkyries’ arrival. Wednesday’s celebration brought together supporters from across northern California, with festivities staged on both sides of San Francisco Bay.
Kaitlyn Chen embraces a supporter during the victory parade. The second-year guard was part of a Golden State roster assembled largely from overlooked players and veterans who found new opportunities with the expansion franchise. Golden State’s Miela Sowah celebrates with supporters along the Embarcadero.
The Valkyries became the first WNBA expansion team to reach the playoffs in their inaugural season before going one better this year. A Valkyries supporter holds up a sign during the opening ceremony at Jack London Square. The team’s championship came just 534 days after their first regular-season game.
Gabby Williams carries the WNBA championship trophy during the parade. The finals MVP danced through the streets, blowing a whistle in a nod to Bay Area rapper Too Short’s signature sound and exchanging high-fives with fans. Supporters chant “GSV” during the celebrations in Oakland.
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