On July 4, 2026, Big Bear’s Snow Summit will swap ski runs for sparklers as it turns into an 8,200‑foot viewing party for the Big Bear Fireworks Spectacular. The ticketed Above the Boom experience sends guests up the Scenic Sky Chair for a barbecue dinner, live music and family activities ahead of the valley‑wide fireworks show, with organizers warning that tickets are limited and expected to sell out as prices rise on June 11.
What the ticket includes
Tickets include a round‑trip Scenic Sky Chair ride, a barbecue entrée with sides, one glass of champagne or sparkling cider for adults, and access to a kids' zone stocked with face painting, bounce houses and a petting zoo, per Big Bear Mountain Resort. The resort lists adult totals at $105, broken out as an $80 event fee plus a $25 required meal, with reduced pricing for ages 5–12 and a $25 meal charge for children four and under.
Schedule and summit details
The Above the Boom party officially runs from 7 to 10 p.m. on July 4, though the main ticket windows open at 8:30 a.m. for reservation pick‑up. Chair 1 loading and food service begin at 5:30 p.m., giving guests time to settle in at the roughly 8,200‑foot summit before the fireworks, which are slated for roughly 8:45 p.m. Attendees are expected to head back to the base area around 9:45 p.m. Big Bear also lists free parking in the Snow Summit upper lot, first come, first served.
Tickets, rules and practical notes
The resort notes that adult ticket prices will increase on June 11 and that the Above the Boom experience is non‑refundable and non‑transferable. Check‑in requires a government‑issued ID along with the card used at purchase. According to Big Bear Mountain Resort, season passes and non‑event lift tickets do not cover entry, so anyone heading to the summit for fireworks needs the dedicated Above the Boom ticket.
Other viewing options and local context
If those mountaintop spots are gone, the fireworks will still be visible around the lake and from shoreline parks, where families typically spread blankets or watch from rented pontoons. The town is lining up a full weekend of festivities, including an Independence Day Faire and glow golf. As reported by Secret Los Angeles, visitors should be ready for heavier holiday traffic and tight parking on fireworks night.
