4th of July San Francisco

Happy 250th America! Stars, stripes, and soaring sound! This Fourth of July, the Golden Gate Park Band delivers a red-white-and-blue celebration bursting with patriotic favorites, rousing marches, and musical fireworks. 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Two weeks in the city with an extraordinary 7×7 grid of laser space cannons shooting straight up into the air at Civic Center Plaza June 21- July 4, 2026. The laser cannons, most recently seen atop the Transamerica Pyramid shooting onto Coit Tower and One Sansome Street, will be elevated 10-feet above ground on a truss system, allowing fans to walk beneath the lasers.

The installation will be visible from dusk until dawn for 14 consecutive nights, beginning on June 21 and ending on July 4.

Our Signature San Francisco 4th of July Fireworks Dinner Cruise is the ultimate way to kick off summer’s biggest celebration. The spectacular San Francisco fireworks will captivate you as you enjoy the show from your front row seats on the water.

Witness the skies sparkle red, white and blue as PIER 39 celebrates Independence Day with a day of fun for the whole family! Start your day with live entertainment on Entrance Plaza Stage featuring Tainted Love — the best of the 80s LIVE!  At approximately 9:30pm, look to the sky for the City & County of San Francisco’s spectacular fireworks display.

The Fillmore Jazz Festival returns in 2026 over the July 4 weekend, Saturday and Sunday, July 4–5, bringing live jazz back to the heart of San Francisco’s historic Fillmore District. Join us for a weekend of music, community, and celebration.

Make unforgettable memories on Independence Day aboard a Blue & Gold Fleet 4th of July Cruise! Enjoy a trip around the San Francisco Bay with views of the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges, Alcatraz Island and the city skyline before settling in for the City & County of San Francisco's spectacular fireworks show! The best seats for Independence Day are on the Bay! 

The annual Fourth of July fireworks are a San Francisco tradition, and they're back and better than ever.

Our expert captains will position the boat to provide you with the best possible views of the fireworks show, which begins at 9:30 PM. You'll have the ultimate vantage point to witness the dazzling display, with the city skyline as a sparkling backdrop.  And we'll have a full cocktail bar and snack bar on board so you can celebrate in style. After the show we'll head back to the Wharf and bid you farewell with some fantastic memories. This event sells out so please book your tickets early.

Come join us for a spectacular dockside 4th of July fireworks viewing and celebration at Historic Pier 45! Enjoy a front row seat to the dazzling fireworks display while surrounded by the historic charm of the pier and San Francisco waterfront. Bring your friends and family to this in-person event and make unforgettable memories together. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to celebrate Independence Day in style!

Experience the Fourth of July like never before aboard the SS Jeremiah O’Brien, one of the last surviving Liberty ships from World War II. Celebrate 249 years of American independence with front-row views of San Francisco’s spectacular fireworks show, seen at its best and brightest from the deck of this historic vessel. Enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with patriotic spirit, maritime history, and breathtaking views of the Bay. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply looking for a unique way to mark the holiday, join us for a celebration that honors both our nation’s birth and the heroes who defended its freedom.

Is it just us, or does it feel like everything is falling apart? Hallucinating robots, economic collapse, protesting frogs, people praying for the End of the World - This is not the future, or the democracy, we were promised! But the real question is: When it’s all over will there be enough left to build something new out of this... wreckage?

American as Apple Pie, Ribs and Tacos: Independence Day Celebration of all things American at 1pm in Golden Gate Park.