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Big Bay Boom San Diego 2026
Big Bay Boom is San Diego's coordinated four-barge fireworks event launched simultaneously across San Diego Bay.
About this event
Big Bay Boom launches fireworks from four barges in San Diego Bay at exactly 9pm Pacific Time for an 18-minute coordinated show.
Viewing tips
- Embarcadero between B Street Pier and the USS Midway has the closest north view.
- Coronado Ferry Landing is the best Coronado-side view.
- Shelter Island and Harbor Island look across the bay with the downtown skyline.
Transit and parking
- MTS Trolley Blue and Green lines run every 15 minutes through 11pm.
- Coronado Ferry runs every 30 minutes until 1am.
- Petco Park and Convention Center garages reserve $25 event parking.
- Coronado Tidelands Park lot fills by 4pm.
Safety notes
- Marine traffic on the bay halts 1 hour before launch and resumes 1 hour after.
- Marine layer fog can cancel the show last-minute — check Big Bay Boom social media at 6pm.