San Diego July 4th Fireworks on San Diego Bay – Big Bay BoomCountdown to July 4th, 2025
Official Special Event Locations
Get up close to the action! These sponsors are planning special events for you on July 4. Contact them to learn more.
SAN DIEGO MIDWAY AIRCRAFT MUSEUM
Watch from the flight deck of the USS Midway. The Midway reopens at 6:30 p.m. for flight deck “family picnic-style” viewing of the fireworks. Live entertainment, activities for the kids, flight simulators, food concessions, and more. A Family Fun Fourth! For Tickets visit the Midway website or call 619-544-9600 for more details.
City Cruises Anchored by Hornblower
The best views of fireworks are from the water! Get up as close as you can to the amazing Big Bay Boom Fireworks onboard Hornblower’s July Fourth Dinner Cruises. Enjoy 3 hours on the yacht with a delicious buffet dinner, DJ entertainment, and then move up to the sky deck for the amazing fireworks displays! 619-686-8715. Hornblower’s website has more details.
FLAGSHIP CRUISES AND EVENTS
San Diego’s Fireworks show is going to light up the city this year! Enjoy the 4th of July by joining Flagship Cruises and Events on either their Star-Spangled Dinner Cruise or the Fireworks Spectacular Spectator Cruise. Both cruises will be leaving from 990 N. Harbor Drive next to the USS Midway. To make a reservation go to flagshipsd.com/cruises/4th-july-fireworks-cruises or call 619-522-6155. Happy Birthday America from everyone at Flagship Cruises & Events! Visit Flagshipsd.com for more details.
SAN DIEGO MARITIME MUSEUM
From the decks of the America, Berkeley and the Star of India, enjoy the Big Bay Boom July 4th Fireworks Show along the North Embarcadero. Check out what’s happening at San Diego Maritime Museum web site or call 619-234-9153.
- Picnic Dinner aboard the Berkeley
- Fireworks Cruises aboard the America, Californian & Pilot
- General Admission gets you in to watch from any of our ships (upper deck America, Berkeley, Pilot, and Californian excuded.)
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CONCERT ON THE BAY
Celebrate the 4th of July at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park with a concert featuring some of today’s biggest names! Then relax and stay after the concert for a front row seat to the Big Bay Boom fireworks display on San Diego Bay. For information on this year’s concert, visit TheShell.org.
FIREWORKS START AT 9 PM!
Fireworks displayed from four barges on San Diego bay. Where to watch
9:00 pm – Listen to Fireworks synchronized to music on 100.7 BIG FM Radio
8:00 – 9:30 pm – Watch Live on TV Fox 5 (San Diego), KTLA 5 (Los Angeles), or Fox 40 (Sacramento)
9:00 – 10:00pm – Watch delay on Fresno KGPE
10:30 – 11:30pm – Watch delay on Bakersfield KGET
THE CHARITY WE BENEFIT:
Contribute to the Armed Services YMCA charity to support the Big Bay Boom and the services for our military families and Wounded Warriors.