SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco’s annual Veterans Day Parade is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 8 at 11 a.m. along the northern waterfront, with street closures and Muni changes affecting Fisherman’s Wharf, the Embarcadero and Aquatic Park.
SFMTA says formation begins at 10 a.m. on North Point Street between Powell and The Embarcadero. The parade then uses The Embarcadero north of North Point and Jefferson Street to Aquatic Park.
What time is the San Francisco Veterans Day Parade?
The parade begins at 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8. The SFMTA traffic and transit advisory runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., while most street closures are scheduled between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Veterans Day Parade route and street closures
| Closure | Time |
|---|---|
| North Point, Powell–The Embarcadero | 9 a.m.–1 p.m. |
| The Embarcadero, North Point–Jefferson | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. |
| Jefferson, The Embarcadero–Hyde | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. |
| Streets north of Beach, Hyde–The Embarcadero | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. |
The parade route starts on The Embarcadero north of North Point, continues onto Jefferson Street and finishes at Aquatic Park.
Which Muni routes change for the parade?
The F Market & Wharves, 8 Bayshore, 28 19th Avenue and 39 Coit are affected.
F-line streetcars will operate only on Market Street and switch back at the Ferry Building. SFMTA plans bus shuttles between the Ferry Building and Fisherman’s Wharf, with different waterfront routings before, during and after the main closure period. The 8, 28 and 39 will also use temporary terminals around North Point, Mason and Taylor.
Best way to get there
Because the closures cover the waterfront streets normally used by buses and cars, transit riders should allow extra time and use the temporary stops published by SFMTA. Drivers should expect limited access around Fisherman’s Wharf and Aquatic Park from mid-morning through early afternoon.
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Reporting note
SF News Today built this guide from SFMTA’s Nov. 8 event advisory and will update it if the agency changes closure or transit details.