Downtown First Thursdays
Thursday, Jan. 2: The Downtown First Thursdays (DFT) event will take place on 2nd Street from 5 to 10 p.m. This event will repeat monthly through April 3, 2025. For event details, visit https://www.dftsf.com/.
The following street closures will be required from noon until midnight, Thursday:
- 2nd Street between Market and Folsom streets
- Clementina Street between 2nd and 1st streets
- Jessie Street between New Montgomery and 2nd streets
- Minna Street between New Montgomery and 1st streets
- Natoma Street between New Montgomery and 1st streets
- Stevenson Street between New Montgomery and 1st streets
- Tehama Street between Hawthorne and 1st streets
Mayoral Inauguration
Wednesday, Jan. 8: Mayor Lurie will be sworn in at an event in Civic Center Plaza and City Hall. The swearing-in activities in Civic Center will begin at 11 a.m. and conclude at approximately 12:30 p.m.
The following street closures will be required:
From 6 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 7 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 8
- Grove Street between Polk and Larkin streets
- Dr Carlton B Goodlett Place between McAllister and Hayes streets
- Grove Street between Van Ness Avenue and Polk Street
- Larkin Street between McAllister and Hayes streets
- McAllister Street between Van Ness Avenue and Larkin Street
Chinatown Night Market and Community Festival
Wednesday, Jan. 8: Following the swearing-in ceremony at City Hall, the inauguration festivities will continue in Chinatown with a special night market and outdoor concert, with the Mayor scheduled to give remarks on the stage, as well as attending other events in the community.
The Night Market will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. and the music and speeches will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. on the stage at Jackson and Grant.
The following street closures will be required:
From 6 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 7 to 2 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 9:
- Grant Avenue between Washington Street and Pacific Avenue
- Jackson Street between Stockton and Kearny streets
- Beckett Street between Jackson Street and Pacific Avenue
- Wentworth Place between Jackson and Washington streets
- Grant Avenue between Washington and California streets
- Commercial Street between Grant Avenue and Kearny Street
- Ross Alley between Washington and Jackson streets
- Walter U Lum Place between Washington and Clay streets
There will be no impact on Muni services.
CONSTRUCTION WORK AND OTHER UPDATES
Events at Chase Center
- Thursday, Jan. 2: The Warriors will play against the Philadelphia 76ers. Game will start at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.
- Saturday, Jan. 4: The Warriors will play against the Memphis Grizzlies. Game will start at 5:30 p.m. Doors will open at 4 p.m.
- Sunday, Jan. 5: The Warriors will play against the Sacramento Kings. Game will start at 5:30 p.m. Doors will open at 4 p.m.
- Tuesday, Jan. 7: The Warriors will play against the Miami Heat. Game will start at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.
Street ClosuresTo accommodate events that will take place at the arena, the following street closures will be enforced two hours before and one hour after each event:
- 16th Street between 3rd Street and Terry Francois Boulevard
- Warriors Way between 3rd Street and Terry Francois Boulevard
- Northbound 3rd Street between 16th Street and Warriors Way will also be closed approximately 30 minutes before and 45 minutes after an event.
- Only local access will be allowed on Northbound Illinois Street between Mariposa and 16th streets.
Taxi Stands
There is one taxi stand located on southbound Terry Francois Boulevard.
Ramp Taxis should use the loading zone on eastbound Warriors Way at Bridgeview Way.