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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 welcome thousands of people to the waterfront for an unforgettable Independence Day Plan your perfect Fourth of July in San Diego with this 2025 fireworks schedule. Find out where to watch the best fireworks shows across San Diego County. 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. Ramona July 4th Family Picnic and Fireworks Show Time: 9 p.m. (fireworks), activities start at 4 p.m. Location: Field behind Olive Peirce Middle School. San Diego County Fair 4th of July Celebration (Del Mar Fairgrounds) Time: 9 p.m. Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds. Visible throughout the fairgrounds. It's almost time for fireworks to light up the sky around San Diego! Why it matters: Fourth of July weekend draws hundreds of thousands of locals and visitors to the beaches, bays and parks, and Tune into SanteeTV for the fireworks soundtrack. • SeaWorld San Diego Fireworks Dates: July 3-6 Time: 8:50 PM (July 3-6), special extended show on July 3 at 9 p.m. and July 4 at 9:30 PM. Location: SeaWorld San Diego (500 SeaWorld Dr, San Diego, CA 92109). Visible from within the park and from areas around Mission Bay. 13 Fantastic Spots To Watch The 4th Of July Fireworks In San Diego It's almost the 4th of July, and you know what that means. It's time to gather your family, celebrate, and watch the breathtaking displays of fireworks. From fireworks and festivals to parades and dance parties, there's a variety of free and ticketed events you can attend across the county. Here's a list of Fourth of July events around San Diego. As the United States celebrates its 249th birthday tomorrow, parades, fireworks shows and celebrations of all (stars and) stripes will take place throughout San Diego County. SeaWorld San Diego 4th of July (9:30 PM) - Theme-park fireworks over Mission Bay as part of their extended holiday celebration. Coronado Coronado 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks (9:00 PM) - Day-long festivities in town followed by a fireworks display over Glorietta Bay—best seen from the shoreline near the golf course or ferry landing. Here is Times of San Diego's annual guide to the fireworks, with your best options on Independence Day, July 4, 2025. The annual Big Bay Boom -- arguably the best Independence Day fireworks display in America -- returns at 9 p.m., July 4, 2024, on beautiful San Diego Bay. SAN DIEGO — Preparations are underway for the 'Big Bay Boom!' It is the largest 4th of July fireworks show on the West Coast, according to organizers. The show begins at 9:00 p.m. on Thursday. SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — It’s almost that time of the year when the night sky comes to life with pyrotechnics in celebration of America’s Independence Day. Whether your annual tradition is 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. 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. Popular fireworks displays in Southern California from Los Angeles to San Diego. An ideal celebration for families, friends, and visitors. Where: Multiple locations around San Diego Bay When: July 4 at 9 p.m. Price: Free Details: The largest fireworks show on the West Coast, with displays launching from four locations around San Diego Bay. Parking at Port of San Diego lots is free, but time limits are enforced. Arrive early for the best spots. SeaWorld’s 4th of July Celebration From lively parades to booming fireworks & family-friendly festivals, San Diego is offering a variety of fantastic 4th of July events in 2025. Join over 500,000 people at the Big Bay Boom as San Diego celebrates the 4th of July with the largest fireworks display in the county.
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