Thousands of people poured into the streets of San Francisco on Saturday in a spontaneous show of joy and relief after major news outlets declared former Vice President Joe Biden the winner of the presidential election.
Singing, dancing and drinking, the mostly-masked crowd grew throughout the day and filled at least two blocks on Castro Street. Music blared from loudspeakers and honking car horns added to the cacophony.
Several other celebrations took place around the city, including at nearby Dolores Park and on Valencia Street in the hours after the race was called.
See photos from the celebrations below.
A couple embraces during celebrations in the streets after the election was called for former Vice President Biden. Photo by Gabe Castro-RootPhoto by Gabe Castro-RootPhoto by Gabe Castro-RootPhoto by Gabe Castro-RootPhoto by Gabe Castro-RootPhoto by Gabe Castro-RootPhoto by Gabe Castro-RootPhoto by Gabe Castro-RootPhoto by Gabe Castro-Root
Gabe Castro-Root is the co-Editor-in-Chief of the Paper Tiger. He is a senior at LWHS and was Photo Editor as a junior, his first year on the staff. You can often find him running or photographing the night sky.
Gabe Castro-Root is the co-Editor-in-Chief of the Paper Tiger. He is a senior at LWHS and was Photo Editor as a junior, his first year on the staff. You can often find him running or photographing the night sky.
Gabe Castro-Root is the co-Editor-in-Chief of the Paper Tiger. He is a senior at LWHS and was Photo Editor as a junior, his first year on the staff. You can often find him running or photographing the night sky.
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