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Independence Day fireworks fill the skies and cast a glow on the surface of San Diego Bay. Visitors will be able to enjoy the Big Bay Boom again on July 4. Photo by Evgeny Yorobe, courtesy of Big Bay Boom JULY 4 SPECTACLE TO BENEFIT ARMED SERVICES YMCA With the Fourth of July on its […]

Colorful fireworks light up San Diego Bay in a previous Big Bay Boom event. Get ready for a spectacular evening of pyrotechnics on San Diego Bay with the Port of San Diego’s Big Bay Boom. The annual holiday tradition is one of the most anticipated fireworks shows in the state and takes place at 9 […]

The Port of San Diego Big Bay Boom July 4th Fireworks Show to benefit the Armed Services YMCA will provide viewers with a spectacular show for the 21st time in 22 years. Having only missed 2020 due to COVID, the event will be seen by the largest live viewing audience of any event in San […]

‘Big Bay Boom’ fireworks show returns to San Diego Bay on Independence Day. Watch the Video SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – Last year’s “Big Bay Boom” show was cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions, but the show is back on in 2021, now only a week away. Sandy Purdon, Executive Producer at Armed Services YMCA, joined KUSI’s […]

The Port of San Diego’s Big Bay Boom fireworks show, a legendary event for Southern California, will take place at 9 p.m. on Sunday, July 4, 2021 over San Diego Bay. The Port of San Diego is the title sponsor of the approximately 20-minute fireworks spectacular, which will be telecast live on Fox 5 San […]

Boaters enjoying the fireworks should be conscious of and avoid anchoring within eelgrass habitats. Eelgrass is an important habitat for juvenile fishes, seabirds, and other animals. It is easily damaged by boat anchors and propellers so please avoid anchoring in eelgrass while enjoying the show. See attached map of eelgrass beds within San Diego Bay […]

Drone shots of the Big Bay Boom July 4, 2019 Shows the USS Midway deck filled with viewers. Thank you Fox 5 TV KSWB Some bullet points about our operation: • FAA Authorized for this specific flight in restricted class B airspace, around Lindbergh Field • Fox 5 utilized our existing FAA Daylight Operations Waiver […]

Big Bay Boom made MSN’s list of the most spectacular Fourth of July fireworks in America.

April 11, 2019 12:00 pm – to – 01:30 pm (America/Los_Angeles) 400 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101 A San Diego 250 commemorative event inspired by the arrival of the Spanish sailing ship, San Antonio, into San Diego Bay 250 years ago to the day. The event brings together the Kumeyaay Nation, public officials, the […]

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