Fourth of July Fireworks: Thursday, July 4, 2024

Event Summary

The July 4 Annual Independence Day Fireworks Celebration will start at 2 p.m. along the waterfront near the Municipal Pier and Pier 39. The fireworks display will begin at 9:30 p.m. and last approximately 20 minutes. Muni will operate on a Saturday schedule with extra Muni service to get people to and from the Fireworks area between Aquatic Park and Fisherman’s Wharf.

As many as 200,000 people are expected in the event area. Traffic congestion and disruption of transit service are expected in the event area. Traffic congestion, temporary street closures and Muni reroutes are expected. To ensure safety, fireworks viewers should pay attention to their surroundings and allow extra travel time to get around the city.

Traffic Restrictions

Treasure Island will be closed to cars for the fireworks this year; only Treasure Island residents will be permitted onto the island by car. To watch the fireworks from Treasure Island, non-residents must arrive by Muni Route 25 Treasure Island, by the Treasure Island Ferry, or by bicycle from Oakland.

The streets between Aquatic Park and Fisherman’s Wharf and north of Bay Street may close as crowds gather for the July 4 Fireworks Celebration. The Embarcadero north of Broadway is also subject to closure for public safety.

Muni Fireworks Shuttles

Getting to the Fireworks:

1. Market Street/Ferry Building Fireworks Shuttle will run from 3 to 9 p.m. Board on Market Street at Inbound Boarding Islands from 5^th to Steuart street; and at the Ferry Building. Drop off will be at Fisherman’s Wharf.
2. Caltrain Fireworks Shuttle will run from 3 to 9p.m. Board at 4^th & Townsend streets outside the Caltrain Station. Drop off will be at Aquatic Park.
3. Van Ness/Civic Center Fireworks Shuttle will run from 3 to 9 p.m. Pick-ups will be at UN Plaza/Civic Center BART Station; and along Inbound Route 49 Van Ness/Mission stops on Van Ness. Drop off will be at Aquatic Park.

Leaving the Fireworks:

1. Market Street/Ferry Building Fireworks Express will run from 10 to 10:45 p.m. (or when crowds are clear). Board at Kearny and North Point streets. Drop off will be at the Ferry Building, Embarcadero Station, and Market/Battery streets.
2. Caltrain Fireworks Express will run from 10 to 10:45 p.m. (or when crowds are clear). Board at Kearny and North Point streets. Drop off at 4th/King Caltrain Station.
3. Van Ness/Civic Center Fireworks Express will run from 10 to 10:45 p.m. (or when crowds are clear). Board at Bay and Polk streets. Drop off at Outbound Route 49 Van Ness/Mission stops on Van Ness and at UN Plaza/Civic Center BART Station.

Muni Service Changes

Cable Car service

• The Powell/Mason and Powell/Hyde Cable Car lines will offer cable car service until 2 p.m. Bus service along the Powell/Mason and Powell/Hyde lines will operate from 2pm - 11pm (end of service). Regular Powell/Mason & Powell/Hyde cable car service will resume on July 5.
• The California Cable Car line will be served by buses all day. Regular California cable car service will resume on July 5.
• The summer Vintage Cable Car Service on Hyde St will not operate on July 4. Regular summer vintage cable car service will resume on July 5.

F Market & Wharves Historic Street Car 

• The F Market & Wharves line will be served by buses all day. Regular street car service will resume on July 5.

There will be extra July 4 service.

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Muni Bus Reroutes

Please consult the table below for information regarding start times of all Muni reroutes. Reroutes are subject to change as conditions warrant.

Taxi

Taxi stands can be found at:

• Hyde Street north of Beach Street
• North Point Street east of Columbus Avenue

The locations are shown on the map below: