The Port of San Diego's Big Bay Boom is set to dazzle on July 4 at 9 PM with a fireworks display launching from four barges across the bay. This traditional spectacle draws thousands to the waterfront, igniting the skyline and bringing community to the seaside festivities. "The Port of San Diego is excited to welcome thousands of people to the waterfront for an unforgettable Independence Day celebration," expressed Chair Danielle Moore of the Board of Port Commissioners, in a statement obtained by the Port of San Diego.
For those plotting their viewing strategy, prime spots include Shelter Island, Spanish Landing Park, and more, with boaters getting a waterfront seat and maintaining a safe distance. To tune into the choreographed pyrotechnics, 91X FM offers a musical simulcast, but let me be clear: go radio over streaming if you want it in sync. And for those not braving the crowds, local TV stations like Fox 5 San Diego will telecast live for a couch-side experience.
Public transportation is the way to go, with gridlocked roads expected. The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) amps up service on July 4 and is throwing in a "Friends Ride Free" promotion to sweeten the deal. Stations like the Convention Center and the Gaslamp Quarter are positioned near the view-worthy spots. Parking is gratis at Port of San Diego meters along the waterfront, but watch the clock – time restrictions are as unforgiving as ever.
Safety is no afterthought, with open containers, drones, and vaping banned on the waterfront. Attendees are expected to do their part to keep the festivities family-friendly. For those on the water, keep an eye on patrol boats marked by flashing yellow lights, which mark the no-go zone around the show's barges.
