Kirk Lombard will be the MC, and The Fishwives will sing our sea shanties in celebration of ten New, Temporary Sculptures Debut on San Francisco’s Waterfront as part of the citywide Big Art Loop - join us!

Art Parade and Launch Celebration on November 6, 2025, 4:30-6 PM

Join us for a festive walking tour and launch celebration of the Big Art Loop – Portside! This free, family-friendly event 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. Please RSVP here! We would welcome your support in publicizing the art and the event! Please follow Big Art Loop, Port of SF, and Downtown SF Partnership on Instagram for posts you can use to promote.

Event Partners: Big Art Loop, Sijbrandij Foundation, Building 180, Port of San Francisco, Exploratorium, Downtown SF Partnership, Coven

What to Expect:

Walk between sculptures beginning at Pier 14 and ending at the ExploratoriumThe Fishwives band performing sea shanties and maritime tunesMer-folk roller skaters and dancersOpportunities to meet the artists and learn about the stories behind the artEnd at the Exploratorium's outdoor art plaza, where participants may choose to attend their After Dark event.