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This year San Diego’s Big Bay Boom Firework Show for the 4th of July is set to go off without any back-firing glitches in celebration of the 15th annual explosive event (including a new pyrotechnical contractor). Fortunately, the 4th of July falls on a Friday this year, which means we can really celebrate the 4th without worrying about work the next day (for many of us anyway)so it’s time Hop aboard a family-friendly cruise on Mission Bay for a memorable summer evening filled with scenic panoramas and fireworks! Guests are invited to enjoy our sternwheeler boat voyage with amenities like a live band, a live DJ, a cash bar with libations and snacks, and a photo booth. Attendees will also be treated to breathtaking views of SeaWorld's spectacular Independence Day fireworks It's that time of the year again for 4th of July in San Diego! And what better way to celebrate the festivities than by watching the fireworks on a 90 foot yacht! The Big Bay Boom is one of San Diego's greatest spectacles and one of the biggest fireworks displays in the entire country! The Port of San Diego Big Bay Boom July 4th Fireworks Show is back, promising another spectacular display over San Diego Bay. Fireworks will be discharged simultaneously from barges placed strategically around the Bay off Shelter Island, Harbor Island, Embarcadero North, Marina District and Coronado Ferry Landing. Cruise the bay on July 4th for the best view of San Diego's Independence Day fireworks. Prepare to be amazed. No other view compares. Check out the ultimate list of more than 50 events, concerts, parties, festivals and more taking place around San Diego County in July 2025. Yes, the San Diego 4th of July Signature Dinner Cruise offers front-row seats for a stunning fireworks display. As you cruise along the San Diego Bay, you’ll enjoy the breathtaking views of the city’s architecture and local landmarks while watching the spectacular fireworks light up the night sky, honoring the nation’s birthday. Here are some of the best things to do this weekend in San Diego from Friday, July 4 to Sunday, July 6. For a full list of Fourth of July festivities, go here: Fourth of July fireworks, parades Here is our list of more than 25 4th of July and Independence Day celebrations, firework shows, and parades taking place all around San Diego County. Get ready to stretch out on an inviting expanse of sand and watch some extraordinary pyrotechnics against a balmy night sky. Here’s our list of favorite beachside viewpoints, spectacular fireworks shows and other places to go "Fourth" and enjoy the festivities around San Diego. San Diego’s Original July 4th Fireworks Cruise Up-close views of the 2025 Big Bay Boom fireworks show, live music, cocktails & unforgettable skyline moments. Enjoy Southern California’s most extensive fireworks display, the Big Bay Boom, aboard a luxury Flagship yacht with spacious open-air decks and comfortable indoor viewing areas. The Port of San Diego’s Big Bay Boom July 4th Fireworks Show benefits the Armed Services YMCA’s family service programs for our military families including our wounded warriors at Naval Medical Center San Diego. San Diego has thousands of military personnel deployed and the families left behind often face specific challenges that the Armed Services YMCA helps them resolve. 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. Discover the best Fourth of July events, parades, viewing spots, and fireworks displays in San Diego County. Celebrate the 4th of July in San Diego at these 19 events including a Julian parade, the Big Bay Boom, & fireworks at the IB Pier. What: Fireworks Where: SeaWorld San Diego When: July 3-6, shows at 9:50 p.m. (July 3, 5, 6), extended show at 9:30 p.m. on July 4 Price: Included with admission, tickets start at $59.99 Details: Patriotic soundtrack accompanies the fireworks during SeaWorld’s multi-day celebration. La Jolla Shores 4th of July Drone Show What: Drone show Where: Kellogg Park When: July 4 at sundown Price: Free Experience a one-of-a-kind 4th of July holiday when you join us for an observation cruise during the annual Big Bay Boom celebration, the largest Independence Day fireworks show in Southern California! Your evening begins with a brief narrated motor coach tour exploring downtown and the city's ever-growing waterfront development. Next, stop at Seaport Village for dinner on your own and the From lively parades to booming fireworks & family-friendly festivals, San Diego is offering a variety of fantastic 4th of July events in 2025. Fireworks shoot off from four barges starting at 9pm with accompanying music for an 18-minute show. Stake out a spot early to watch from Shelter Island, Harbor Island, Embarcadero, Coronado Ferry Landing or the USS Midway. Catch the show from Seaport Village, Liberty Station, Port parks, Little Italy, downtown hotels and high-rises or a boat. Here is Times of San Diego's annual guide to the fireworks, with your best options on Independence Day, July 4, 2025.
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