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Big Art Loop – Portside:
Art Parade + Launch Celebration

Details

Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
Time: 4:30pm to 6:00pm
Location: Pier 14 San Francisco, CA 94105

Get ready to explore the San Francisco waterfront like never before! The Big Art Loop and the Port of San Francisco are thrilled to announce the launch of Big Art Loop – Portside, an electrifying new collection of ten, large-scale sculptures popping up along the bay. These immersive exhibitions are transforming the San Francisco waterfront into a free, must-see open-air gallery.

Join the Art Parade + Launch Celebration

On November 6th, from 4:30pm - 6pm, join a festive walking tour and launch celebration of the Big Art Loop – Portside! This free, family-friendly event (RSVP encouraged) kicks off at Pier 14 with a joyful Art Parade along the waterfront, introducing the public to four of the ten new sculptures installed along the bay-side waterfront between Fisherman’s Wharf and Heron’s Head Park. Sea-themed costumes optional!

Giveaway! Enter to Win

Exploratorium After Dark Tickets: Five (5) winners will each receive two (2) tickets to the Exploratorium After Dark event (adults-only, 18+) immediately following the Art Parade on Thursday, November 6, from 6–10pm. Please note: Winners will be selected and notified on Wednesday, November 5th, so RSVP now!

Grand Prize: Hot Tub Boat Ride for Six!: Want a chance to win a Bay Area Hot Tub Boat Ride experience for six on the Bay? RSVP to the Art Parade AND share a photo of any art piece along the walking tour to your Instagram stories tagging @bigartloop. One winner will be notified on 11/7.

RSVP FOR FREE

What to Expect

  • Walk between sculptures beginning at Pier 14 & ending at the Exploratorium
  • The Fishwives Sea Shanty Band performing maritime tunes
  • Fin-Tastic Roller Skating Mer-folk + Dancers: The Mermaid Atlantis, Stylisms, & Oracle the Mermaid
  • Opportunities to meet the artists & learn about the stories behind the art
  • End at the Exploratorium's outdoor art plaza, where participants may choose to attend their After Dark event (adults-only)

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