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# San Diego July 4th Fireworks on San Diego Bay - Big Bay Boom

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- [The Fireworks Disaster That Made San Diego a Legend](https://bigbayboom.com/2026/07/04/the-fireworks-disaster-that-made-san-diego-a-legend/) - Eighteen seconds, one unforgettable mistake, and a Fourth of July story that somehow gets better with age By Troy Johnson There’s a famous video. “This is insane!” the guy filming it seems to proclaim. “It’s the best fireworks show ever!” a companion confirms, inspiring a debate lasting over a decade. All told, 7,000 fireworks exploded
- [Will Big Bay Boom change diminish show’s sparkle? New environmental rules ban chemical agent, which may alter fireworks colors](https://bigbayboom.com/2026/07/03/will-big-bay-boom-change-diminish-shows-sparklenew-environmental-rules-ban-chemical-agent-which-may-alter-fireworks-colors/) - By Lori Weisberg Union-Tribune When San Diego’s bayfront fireworks show launches Saturday evening, hundreds of thousands of spectators will be prepared to ooh and aah over the explosive bursts lighting up the night sky. But they may also notice something much different than in years past. Thanks to new environmental protections imposed by the California
- [Press Release: Port of San Diego Big Bay Boom Set to Dazzle for the Nation’s 250th Birthday](https://bigbayboom.com/2026/06/26/press-release-port-of-san-diego-big-bay-boom-set-to-dazzle-for-the-nations-250th-birthday/) - New start time – 9:15 p.m. The West Coast’s largest synchronized fireworks show is ready for launch on the 250th birthday of the United States. A spectacular evening of pyrotechnics is set for 9:15 p.m. on Independence Day, Saturday, July 4, 2026. Fireworks will launch simultaneously from four barges across San Diego Bay, creating a
- [TOURISM: Over 26 Years, Big Bay Boom Has Grown to $100M Economic Impact](https://bigbayboom.com/2026/06/29/tourism-over-26-years-big-bay-boom-has-grown-to-100m-economic-impact/) - BY MADISON GEERING, San Diego Business Journal Read the original article on the San Diego Business Journal Website here SAN DIEGO – Twenty-six years ago, Sandy Purdon ignited the first annual Big Bay Boom as a personal project. Today, it’s the largest Independence Day fireworks show on the West Coast. “I always get a tear
- [#BIGBAYBOOM FIREWORKS JULY 4TH SAN DIEGO BAY](https://bigbayboom.com/2012/07/28/fire-works-are-on/) - Show starts at 9:15 PM, 4 barges on San Diego Bay.
- [Port of San Diego and Fleet Week Foundation Join Forces to Support 2026 Big Bay Boom](https://bigbayboom.com/2026/01/05/port-of-san-diego-and-fleet-week-foundation-join-forces-to-support-2026-big-bay-boom/) - Planning is already taking shape for the 2026 Big Bay Boom fireworks show, and this year’s preparations come with a strengthened community partnership. The Port of San Diego has selected the San Diego Fleet Week Foundation as its official nonprofit fundraising partner, marking a new chapter for one of the region’s most beloved Independence Day
- [Port of San Diego Partners with San Diego Fleet Week Foundation for Big Bay Boom Fundraising](https://bigbayboom.com/2025/12/12/port-of-san-diego-partners-with-san-diego-fleet-week-foundation-for-big-bay-boom-fundraising/) - Planning for the 2026 Port of San Diego Big Bay Boom fireworks show over San Diego Bay is underway. As part of the efforts, the Port is partnering with the San Diego Fleet Week Foundation as the official non-profit partner for fundraising. The Big Bay Boom is funded in large part by charitable grants and
- [Carnival to be Official Cruise Line for Big Bay Boom 2026 with Three Ships to Watch Epic Show on July 4th](https://bigbayboom.com/2025/12/12/carnival-to-be-official-cruise-line-for-big-bay-boom-2026-with-three-ships-to-watch-epic-show-on-july-4th/) - The Port of San Diego is pleased to welcome Carnival Cruise Line as the official cruise line sponsor for the 2026 Port of San Diego Big Bay Boom. Carnival will support event promotion and have a presence throughout all Big Bay Boom programming. “We are excited to have Carnival join us for the 2026 Big
- [Big Bay Boom 2025 Sets Amazing New Records for TV and Radio Ratings](https://bigbayboom.com/2025/09/02/big-bay-boom-2025-sets-amazing-new-records-for-tv-and-radio-ratings/) - FOX5 TELEVISION SETS RECORDS FOR BIG BAY BOOM VIEWERSHIP: An average of 62,779 adults 18+ watched Big Bay Boom 2025, peaked at 67,176 adults 18+ from 9p-915p. Big Bay Boom has consistently outperformed Macy’s 2-Hour Special on KNSD for 11 Straight Years (+187% higher impressions with A18+ in 2025) Big Bay Boom was the #1
- [The Spark of Tradition vs. The Tide of Conservation: Fourth of July Fireworks Under Threat](https://bigbayboom.com/2025/06/30/the-spark-of-tradition-vs-the-tide-of-conservation-fourth-of-july-fireworks-under-threat/) - By: KATHERINE M. CLEMENTS | THELOG.COM Conserving our natural resources — specifically waterways and marine life — is essential to a healthful environment for all. There are some, however, who feel that one of our most honored traditions, fireworks celebrations, are in danger of extinction due to regulation overreach from environmental agencies such as the
- [Celebrate the Fourth of July at the Port of San Diego’s Big Bay Boom](https://bigbayboom.com/2025/06/12/celebrate-the-fourth-of-july-at-the-port-of-san-diegos-big-bay-boom/) - The public is invited to celebrate Independence Day on San Diego Bay with the Port of San Diego’s Big Bay Boom. The spectacular fireworks display during which fireworks are launched simultaneously from four barges on the bay takes place at 9 p.m. on Friday, July 4, 2025. “The Port of San Diego is excited to
- [Spotlight on the Community Podcast: Nationally Recognized Fireworks Show Benefits Local Economy, Armed Services YMCA San Diego](https://bigbayboom.com/2025/06/04/spotlight-on-the-community-podcast-nationally-recognized-fireworks-show-benefits-local-economy-armed-services-ymca-san-diego/) - Sandy Purdon, Executive Producer and Founder of the Port of San Diego's Big Bay Boom fireworks show, talks about the $100 million impact the show has to the local economy, in addition to the more than $1.4 million it has raised for the Armed Services YMCA San Diego. Purdon discusses how to best view the
- [Big Bay Boom on July 4th at risk of eventually losing its fireworks](https://bigbayboom.com/2025/04/17/big-bay-boom-on-july-4th-at-risk-of-eventually-losing-its-fireworks/) - Fireworks explode over San Diego Bay during the Big Bay Boom on July 4, 2022. The Port of San Diego is scrambling to organize this year’s bayfront show. Hayne Palmour IV / U-T file By Lori Weisberg Union-Tribune Faced with new state-imposed conditions for staging this year’s Big Bay Boom, the Port of San Diego
- [Pressure builds from Coastal Commission to trim San Diego’s Big Bay Boom fireworks](https://bigbayboom.com/2025/02/07/pressure-builds-from-coastal-commission-to-trim-san-diegos-big-bay-boom-fireworks/) - Fireworks explode over San Diego Bay during the annual Big Bay Boom fireworks show in 2024. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune) By Lori Weisberg Union-Tribune The Port of San Diego will be required to study the possibility of putting on a drone show in place of conventional fireworks for future Fourth of July
- [San Diego Business Journal Comments on Big Bay Boom](https://bigbayboom.com/2024/11/19/san-diego-business-journal-comments-on-big-bay-boom/) - BY JEFF CLEMETSON Just in time for Veterans Day, the Armed Service YMCA San Diego released an economic impact report Nov. 10 on the organization’s key fundraising event – the annual Big Bay Boom fireworks show put on by Executive Producer Sandy Purdon’s H. P. Purdon & Co and Port of San Diego. According to
- [Big Bay Boom Brings a Bang to Local Economy](https://bigbayboom.com/2024/07/02/big-bay-boom-brings-a-bang-to-local-economy/) - Read the full article on the San Diego Business Journal website: https://www.sdbj.com/tourism/big-bay-boom-brings-a-bang-to-local-economy/
- [Celebrate Independence Day at the Iconic Big Bay Boom!](https://bigbayboom.com/2024/06/12/celebrate-independence-day-at-the-iconic-big-bay-boom/) - Colorful fireworks light up the sky over San Diego Bay during the Big Bay Boom. 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 nation and takes place at
- [Big Bay Boom, A Force for Good](https://bigbayboom.com/2024/04/10/big-bay-boom-a-force-for-good/) - Dear Friends and Community Supporters, Since its inception in 2001, the Annual Port of San Diego's Big Bay Boom has enthralled audiences with its awe-inspiring fireworks display on July 4th. However, its significance extends far beyond mere entertainment. This event is a powerful force for good. The net proceeds generated from this extravaganza are dedicated
- [Letter from US Marine, Ray Sanford](https://bigbayboom.com/2024/03/22/letter-from-us-marine-ray-sanford/) - The Big Bay Boom isn't just a fireworks show; it's a grand salute to the families who stand behind our service heroes, illuminating the skies over San Diego in a spectacle of light and sound. With the picturesque North Bay as its canvas, the event is a vibrant tribute to the strength and sacrifice of
- [Big Bay Boom Partnership with Maritime Group Critical Component](https://bigbayboom.com/2024/01/24/big-bay-boom-partnership-with-maritime-group-critical-component/) - For most of the 23 years that the Port of San Diego Big Bay Boom has needed barges and tugs to execute the largest fireworks show on the west coast, Pacific Maritime Group has answered the call. Sandy Purdon, Executive Producer and Founder of the Big Bay Boom, has called on the expertise of Pacific
- [Big Bay Boom July 4th Firework Show Creates Huge Economic Impact for San Diego](https://bigbayboom.com/2023/01/20/big-bay-boom-july-4th-firework-show-creates-huge-economic-impact-for-san-diego/) - The 2022 financial impact of the Port of San Diego Big Bay Boom to San Diego has been released. It was completed by San Diego State University’s L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality and Tourism Management compiled by Mark Testa, Ph.D., Christine Helmer, Ph.D., and Carl Winston. Annually $74.4 million of direct and indirect economic
- [Manchester Grand Hyatt Letter of Endorsement](https://bigbayboom.com/2023/01/20/manchester-grand-hyatt-letter-of-endorsement/) - January 18, 2023 To Whom It May Concern: The Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego has been a corporate sponsor of the Big Bay Boom for over ten years. We continue to be a big supporter of the program as it fills San Diego's largest waterfront hotel, 1,628 rooms, on a holiday week. We rely on
- [2022 Big Bay Boom Economic Impact Estimate](https://bigbayboom.com/2023/01/20/2022-big-bay-boom-economic-impact-estimate/) - The Center for Hospitality Research in the L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality and Tourism Management has conducted economic impact assessment for the better part of 2 decades at the local and national level. Tourism and economic impact studies have been provided for small concerts, fairs and tournaments up through national organizations such as the
- [Big Bay Boom Returning to San Diego Bay](https://bigbayboom.com/2022/06/30/big-bay-boom-returning-to-san-diego-bay/) - 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
- [Celebrate Independence Day at the Big Bay Boom!](https://bigbayboom.com/2022/06/17/celebrate-independence-day-at-the-big-bay-boom/) - 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
- [Big Bay Boom July 4th Fireworks Ready to Blast Off](https://bigbayboom.com/2022/06/17/big-bay-boom-july-4th-fireworks-ready-to-blast-off/) - 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
- [KUSI interviews Sandy Purdon about the 2021 Show](https://bigbayboom.com/2021/06/28/kusi-interviews-sandy-purdon-about-the-2021-show/) - ‘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
- [2021 Big Bay Boom 20th Anniversary](https://bigbayboom.com/2021/06/07/2021-big-bay-boom-20th-anniversary/) - 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, Please Avoid Eelgrass Beds](https://bigbayboom.com/2021/05/30/boaters-please-avoid-eelgrass-beds/) - 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
- [San Diego Bay is the perfect ampitheater](https://bigbayboom.com/2010/07/24/san-diego-bay-is-the-perfect-ampitheater-to-watch-the-spectical/) - Bring your friends, but not your car.
- [WATCH FROM ONE OF THE OFFICIAL BIG BAY BOOM EVENTS](https://bigbayboom.com/2011/03/27/watch-from-the-uss-midway-star-of-india/) - USS Midway, The Maritime Museum/Berkley, Convention Center, Dinner Cruises, Viewing Parties, etc... Learn More >>
- [Make Reservations at a Bayside Restaurant or Hotel](https://bigbayboom.com/2011/03/28/watch-from-your-hotel-room-or-bay-front-table/) - Check into a room at one of our “official hotels” and enjoy a meal at one of our “official restaurants” in San Diego!
- [Four barges in different locations on San Diego Bay](https://bigbayboom.com/2011/07/24/four-barges-in-different-locations-on-san-diego-bay/) - Show Starts at 9 pm
- [Avoid the Crowds with our Transportation Partners ](https://bigbayboom.com/2012/03/08/transportation/) - Get there early and plan where to park. Learn about Free Parking, Free Shuttles and Parking Tips.
- [The Most Spectacular Fourth of July Fireworks in America](https://bigbayboom.com/2019/06/30/the-most-spectacular-fourth-of-july-fireworks-in-america/) - Big Bay Boom made MSN’s list of the most spectacular Fourth of July fireworks in America.
- [FAA Authorized Drone shot of the Big Bay Boom](https://bigbayboom.com/2019/07/17/faa-authorized-drone-shot-of-the-big-bay-boom/) - 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
- [250th Anniversary of San Diego First Port, First City](https://bigbayboom.com/2019/04/02/250th-anniversary-of-san-diego-first-port-first-city/) - 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
- [2018 ECONOMIC IMPACT](https://bigbayboom.com/2019/02/13/2018-economic-impact/) - THE BIG BAY BOOM A STUDY OF ITS ECONOMIC IMPACT Point Loma Nazarene University and the Fermanian Business & Economic Institute Authors • Lynn Reaser, PH.D., CBE - Chief Economist • Thomas Hale - Senior Research Associate • Danielle Best and Sharon Guerra - MBA Student Researchers • Sarah DiSalvo, Nathaniel Hosmer, Jake Bikle - PLNU
- [Boaters. The Safety Zone is 1,000 feet](https://bigbayboom.com/2018/06/18/boaters-the-saftey-zone-is-1000-feet/) - The United States Coast Guard has just redefined the saftey zone around the 4 fireworks barges as 1,000 feet. BOATERS REMEMBER - SAFETY FIRST! Observe the 1,000 feet safety zones around the barges. Keep a lookout for boats around you. Have a life jacket for each person on board. Use the proper signals and navigation

## Pages

- [Sponsors](https://bigbayboom.com/sponsors/) - Thank you to all our Sponsors for your continued support of the Big Bay Boom. TITLE SPONSOR: Shop, Dine and Play on San Diego Bay STAR SPONSOR DIAMOND SPONSOR PLATINUM SPONSORS GOLD SPONSORS FRIEND OF THE BOOM: Contact for sponsorships, contributions or general information: H. P. “Sandy” Purdon, Executive Producer/Founder Email Us
- [Official Hotels](https://bigbayboom.com/hotel-special-rates/bayside-hotel-rooms/) - Plan ahead and watch the July 4th fireworks from your hotel room. Contact one of the official Big Bay Boom hotels sponsors. Bartell Hotels Check website for rates Bay Club Hotel & Marina Check website for rates Courtyard Marriott Liberty Station Hotel Check website for rates Hampton Inn & Suites SD Airport Check website for
- [Official Restaurants](https://bigbayboom.com/hotel-special-rates/big-bay-resturant-specials/) - The following restaurants are sponsors of the Big Bay Boom. Contact them for your dining experience before, during and after the July 4th Big Bay Boom: Bali Hai Restaurant C Level/Island Prime Restaurant Coasterra Restaurant The Fish Market Gladstone's San Diego Restaurant Jimmy's Famous American Tavern Portside Pier Restaurant Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse Tom Ham’s Lighthouse
- [Official Special Event Locations](https://bigbayboom.com/hotel-special-rates/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
- [Transportation and Parking](https://bigbayboom.com/locations/transportation/) - Come to San Diego Bay for the fireworks – but try not to bring your car. Parking along San Diego Bay fills up quickly. Get there early and plan where to park. We strongly encourage you to use our transportation partners. Big Bay Boom Parking Our transportation partners will help move you in and out
- [Support the Big Bay Boom](https://bigbayboom.com/donate/) - Your help with a contribution will help over 1/2 million San Diegans enjoy this exciting event to celebration of the birth of our nation.
- [About the Fireworks Show](https://bigbayboom.com/about-the-fireworks-show/) - “A Salute to the Military Families of our Service Heroes” The Annual “Big Bay Boom“ July 4th Fireworks Show Is The Largest Fireworks Show on the West Coast! Show Time: 9:15pm Music Simulcast: 91X FM TV: shows start at 9:15 pm – Watch Live on Fox 5 (San Diego), KTLA 5 (Los Angeles), Fox 40
- [Videos](https://bigbayboom.com/news/videos-current/) - BBB ASYMCA Check Presentation Your browser does not support the video tag. FAA approved drone shot.  Big Bay Boom Fox 5 and the Port of San Diego thanks the incredible sponsors of this year's fireworks extravaganza. San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer. The world-famous 4th of July fireworks display on San Diego
- [Photos](https://bigbayboom.com/news/photos/) - These are some of our favorite photos from the past Big Bay Boom fireworks show. Past Big Bay Boom fireworks: Thank you for these beautiful photos. John Bahu Nobby Coburn Tristan Loper Eileen Maher Phil Sokol Also, check out: Videos and Videos 2012
- [Parking Details](https://bigbayboom.com/locations/parking-details/) - BIG BAY BOOM July 4, 2025 at 9 p.m. Getting to the Port of San Diego Parking is in high demand on holidays so plan to arrive early. We encourage you to utilize public transportation, bike, ride-share, or travel by foot. Public Transportation Metropolitan Transit System - MTS will provide expanded Trolley service to the
- [Boaters](https://bigbayboom.com/locations/from-the-water/) - With four locations there are plenty of options for where you can see the fireworks from your boat on San Diego Bay. BOATERS REMEMBER - SAFETY FIRST! Observe the 1,000 feet safety zones around the barges. Keep a lookout for boats around you. Have a life jacket for each person on board. Use the proper
- [Embarcadero](https://bigbayboom.com/locations/north-embarcadero-viewing/) - North Embarcadero Parking The area from Grape Street to Broadway including the B Street Pier and Broadway Pier is available for great viewing. Parking is available in various lots and streets from Harbor Drive to Pacific Highway. Marina District Parking The area from Broadway to the Headquarters “Old Police Station” complex has excellent viewing possibilities.
- [Shelter Island](https://bigbayboom.com/locations/shelter-island/) - Shelter Island Parking Parking along San Diego Bay fills up quickly and Shelter Island is usually full by 1 p.m. Once all parking is taken there, the Harbor Police will close it. Please be patient as the attendance will be very large. We strongly encourage you to use our transportation partners. Shelter Island Restaurants The following
- [Where to Watch](https://bigbayboom.com/locations/) - With four locations there are plenty of options for where you can see the fireworks. Plan to get there early. Bring your lawn chairs and friends down to the San Diego Big Bay to watch the show. Click here for more transportation and parking information. Shelter Island (Free Shuttle Information) Harbor Island North Embarcadero Coronado Ferry
- [Guaranteed San Diego Bay Parking](https://bigbayboom.com/locations/guaranteed-san-diego-bay-parking/) - Reserve a guaranteed parking space, with rates up to 50% better than drive-up. Use these parking reservation apps ParkWhiz or SpotHero to find your parking downtown. Use the maps below to make a reservation. Parking We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation's leading parking reservations app. To reserve your
- [Videos 2012](https://bigbayboom.com/news/videos-2012/) - Video of 2012 Big Bay Boom fireworks show. What is the one of most viewed YouTube videos? That would be a 30-second video of the infamous San Diego fireworks fiasco at Big Bay Boom, when a malfunction at an elaborately choreographed 17-minute show set off all the fireworks at the same time. Videos of the
- [Harbor Island](https://bigbayboom.com/locations/harbor-island/) - Harbor Island Parking Parking is very limited on Harbor Island and will be full by early afternoon. Please be patient. We strongly encourage you to use our transportation partners. You can also park at ABM Parking on Harbor Island 1149 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92101 Street Parking All metered parking on streets will
- [Accordion Example](https://bigbayboom.com/accordion-example/) - Click on one of the dark grey boxes below, or where it says "TROLLEYS, BUSES, TRAINS – METROPOLITAN TRANSIT SYSTEM" to see accordions in action:
- [Major Economic Benefits from Fireworks Show](https://bigbayboom.com/donate/benefits/) - 2022 Big Bay Boom Economic Impact Estimate The Center for Hospitality Research in the L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality and Tourism Management has conducted economic impact assessment for the better part of 2 decades at the local and national level. Tourism and economic impact studies have been provided for small concerts, fairs and tournaments
- [Environmental Requirements](https://bigbayboom.com/environmental-requirements/) - Big Bay Boom will Comply with the Port of San Diego, Regional Water Control Board and California Coastal Commission Fireworks Display Ordinance and Environmental Requirements Port of San Diego Fireworks Ordinance February 2022 Pyrotechnic Provider Responsibilities Whomever is contracted to provide the pyrotechnic show must keep the weight of the total four (4) barge at
- [South Embarcadero](https://bigbayboom.com/locations/so-embarcadero/) - Watch the show from South Embarcadero, including the San Diego Hilton Bayside Hotel. South Embarcadero Parking Parking is available in the various lots in this area including the San Diego Convention Center, Seaport Village and Hilton parking lots. Other areas to park on Harbor Drive might incur a short walk to the waterfront to view
- [Contact Us](https://bigbayboom.com/contact-us/) - Contact for sponsorships, contributions, or general information: H. P. “Sandy” Purdon, Executive Producer/Founder Email Us
- [Thank you for your Donation](https://bigbayboom.com/thank-you-for-your-donation/) - Thank you for your Donation and Supporting the Armed Services YMCA – San Diego Branch Your help with a contribution to the Armed Services YMCA – San Diego Branch so they can pay the bills. We hope you’ll enjoy this exciting event that brings over 500,000 people to our bay to enjoy the celebration of
- [Big Bay Boom 2020 TV Special](https://bigbayboom.com/big-bay-boom-2020-tv-special/) - Watch Big Bay Boom 2020 Fourth of July TV Special July 4th 8:30pm to 9:30pm Pacific Time This year’s live, bayside Independence Day fireworks show is canceled due to California’s stay-at-home order preventing large gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic. But that doesn’t mean you won’t be able to enjoy spectacular fireworks lighting up San Diego
- [Contribute Button Home Page](https://bigbayboom.com/contribute-button-home-page/) - #BIGBAYBOOM THE CHARITY WE BENEFIT: Please contribute to the Armed Services YMCA charity to support the Big Bay Boom and the services for our military families and Wounded Warriors. View all our Sponsors
- [Coronado Ferry Landing](https://bigbayboom.com/locations/coronado-ferry-landing-viewing/) - Coronado Ferry Landing Parking On the Coronado Island side, the Coronado Ferry Landing shopping area has excellent viewing options with parking not only in the shopping center but also on the public street in the general vicinity. Please be patient as the attendance will be very large. We strongly encourage you to use our transportation partners.
- [Official Locations](https://bigbayboom.com/hotel-special-rates/) - These official locations offer fun for the entire family. Big Bay Boom Official Hotels Big Bay Boom Official Restaurants Big Bay Boom Special Events Hotels Please contact them for your lodging /Viewing needs. Bay Club Hotel & Marina Check Web site for rates Best Western Plus Island Palm Hotel Check Web site for rates
- [Testimonials](https://bigbayboom.com/donate/testimonials/) - Great job! The firework show was particularly spectacular this year. Thank you. Robert A. McGregor, Point Loma Outstanding !!! The fireworks last night were the best ever. Thanks, Sandy. Tom & Sara Jane Sayer Congratulations on an exquisite fireworks show last night, Sandy. It was the best I've seen. Larry Burns, Federal Judge, Point Loma Congratulations! Last night's
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- [Big Bay Bust 2012](https://bigbayboom.com/category/big-bay-bust-2012/) - This year all the fireworks went off at one time opps.