San Diego Big Bay Boom 2023

Fireworks, Live Stream, TV, Start Time, Events, Parties, Events

The Big Bay Boom is a huge annual event in San Diego, with the 4th July Independence Day fireworks display bringing the locals out in huge numbers for a day long street party and festival that culminates in the spectacular pyrotechnics display over the bay that is the largest fireworks show anywhere in Southern California.

Now that there are no longer official fireworks on new year's eve in San Diego, the Big Bay Boom really is your best chance to see such a spectacular display in this part of the world.

Event Schedule

The Big Bay Boom in San Diego sees fireworks being launched from 4 barges in different locations along the bay shoreline, providing a fantastic co-ordinated display that can be seen for miles around.

The display gets underway at 9pm.

Best Viewing Spots

The fireworks start at 9pm, and the best viewing points will be from:

Shelter Island
Harbor Island
Embarcadero
Seaport Village / Coronado Landing
Imperial Beach Pier

There is also a fireworks display at Seaworld San Diego, starting at 9.30pm.

4th July Fireworks Cruise

One of the very best ways to view the fireworks and be guaranteed an uninterrupted vantage point is to take one of the 4th July cruises on San Diego Bay and make an evening of it with music, food and dancing too - some recommendations for cruises are here:

San Diego 4th July cruises

Note: if you're a big fan of fireworks displays then be sure to check out the San Diego new years eve fireworks

4th July fireworks displays

Other 4th July celebrations in the San Diego area include:

Del Mar San Diego County Fair Fourth of July Celebration, Del Mar Fairgrounds
El Cajon 4 July Fireworks, Kennedy Park
Lake Murray Fireworks and Music Fest
Escondido fireworks and entertainment, Grape Day Park
Old Poway Park - An Old Fashioned Fourth of July & Fireworks
San Marcos fireworks, Bradley Park
Santee Salutes full day event with fireworks

TV & Live Streaming

There is plenty of live coverage of the Big Bay Boom in the San Diego area, which makes it much easier to find online streams.

The local TV channel Fox 5 San Diego will stream the whole event:

San Diego 4th July live stream

There is also coverage on LA channel KTLA5.

Even more ways to watch available from Big Bay Boom

As an alternative option there are also several live webcams in the San Diego bay area, which will provide some excellent live views of the fireworks:

San Diego webcams

Hotels & Accommodation

If you're in San Diego or the surrounding areas for the 4th July party then it is advisable to book your accommodation as early as you can. You can search for hotels, check availability and make reservations for local hotels here.

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