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Event Summary
San Francisco is preparing for one of the most significant Fourth of July celebrations in decades. To mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the city will host a special fireworks display launched from the Golden Gate Bridge—only the third time fireworks have ever been launched from the iconic span.
The event is expected to attract large crowds from across the Bay Area and beyond. In response, transportation, public safety and event agencies have been working together to develop a coordinated plan to help people travel safely and efficiently before and after the celebration.
We strongly encourage using public transit, walking and biking to get in and around San Francisco during this event. It’s an easier and safer option for everyone planning to attend or for those wanting to move around the city to various events. July 4 is always one of the busiest days of the year at San Francisco’s waterfront. This year’s fireworks location near the Golden Gate Bridge means traffic exiting the Presidio and surrounding neighborhoods will be significantly impacted. Expect long lines, delays and crowding both coming and going, similar to a major concert venue.
Those who plan to attend are encouraged to make a day of it and experience San Francisco’s unique neighborhoods.
On This Page:
- Street Closure Maps
- Getting to the Waterfront
- Transit Hubs & Priority Boarding Locations Map
- Extra Service
- Muni Service Impacts
- Transit Hubs: Departing After the Show
- Other Ways to Get to and from the Show
Street Closure Maps
Getting to the Waterfront
Before the show, from 4 to 11:30 p.m., Muni will provide extra service to connect people from the Muni Metro Subway, BART, and the Ferries to the fireworks viewing area.
- Marina Fireworks Shuttle: Will serve Powell BART, Geary and O'Farrell (from Van Ness to Stockton), Van Ness (from Geary & O'Farrell to Chestnut), and the Marina District at Chestnut & Fillmore.
- F Market & Wharves / Pier 39 Embarcadero Fireworks Shuttle: Will serve North Point/Kearny, F Market & Wharves stops on Embarcadero, and Embarcadero Station.
Take the Fireworks Shuttles or 28 19th Avenue. Space will be limited on other Muni routes serving the area. Extra service will be on on 28 19th Ave, 49 Van Ness/Mission, S Shuttle Market St, and T Third.
Walking
- Many of the best viewing areas are within easy walking distance of transit stops and surrounding neighborhoods.
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Walking provides flexibility before and after the event and avoids the headaches, expense and delays of traffic congestion, parking and surge pricing.
Bicycling
- Bicycling is one of the fastest ways to travel to and from the waterfront and Presidio areas.
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Bike parking options will be available near major viewing locations.
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Bicycling provides flexibility before and after the event and avoids headaches, expense and delays of traffic congestion, parking and surge pricing.
Regional Transit Service
For those traveling from outside of San Francisco, public transit is the best way to travel into the city. Please visit our partner agencies for information:
Transit Hubs & Priority Boarding Locations Map
Note: Fireworks shuttles are recommended, all other Muni routes have limited service. Full buses may skip stops. Use priority stops to board
Extra Muni Service
Muni will also provide additional light rail service in the Market Street and Central subways in the afternoon to help move riders to and from the waterfront.
Market Street Subway
Three S Shuttle trains will provide service in the Market Street Subway between West Portal and Embarcadero stations approximately every 20 minutes starting at 4 p.m. until midnight.
Central Subway/T Third Street Line
Three additional T Third Street trains will provide service between Chinatown - Rose Pak Station and Bayshore Blvd & Sunnydale Ave starting at 3 p.m. until midnight.
Muni Service Impacts
The following service will be rerouted due to street closures and expected traffic conditions:
| Route & Direction | Duration | Service Change Summary | Missed Stops | Alternate Stop Locations |
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| 8 Bayshore Inbound to Fisherman's Wharf |
5 to 11 p.m. | From Powell & Francisco via Francisco, Taylor to temporary terminal |
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| 8 Bayshore Outbound to City College |
5 to 11 p.m. | From Francisco & Taylor via Francisco, Columbus, to regular route | ||
| 19 Polk Inbound to Fisherman's Wharf |
11 a.m. to 11 p.m. | From Polk & Francisco via Francisco, Van Ness, North Point, Polk to temporary terminal |
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| 19 Polk Outbound to Hunters Point |
11 a.m. to 11 p.m. | Regular route from Polk & North Point | ||
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28 19th Avenue Reroute #1 |
5 a.m. to 4 p.m. | From 19th & Geary via Geary, O'Farrell, Van Ness, Chestnut, Fillmore, Bay, Polk, North Point, Van Ness to temporary terminal |
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28 19th Avenue Reroute #1 |
5 a.m. to 4 p.m. | From temporary terminal at Van Ness & North Point via Van Ness, Bay, Fillmore, Chestnut, Van Ness, Geary, Park Presidio to regular route |
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28 19th Avenue Reroute #2 |
4 to 11 p.m. | From 19th & Geary via Geary, Van Ness, Bay, Polk, North Point, Van Ness to temporary terminal |
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28 19th Avenue Reroute #2 |
4 to 11 p.m. | From temporary terminal at Van Ness & North Point via Van Ness, Geary, Park Presidio to regular route |
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| 30 Stockton Inbound to Caltrain |
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | From temporary terminal at North Point & Polk via Polk, Bay, Van Ness, Union, Columbus to regular route |
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| 30 Stockton Outbound to The Marina |
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | From Stockton & Columbus via Stockton, Union, Van Ness, North Point to temporary terminal at Polk |
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39 Coit Switchback |
5 to 7 p.m. | Switchback will be from Powell & Francisco via Francisco, Mason, Bay, Powell to regular outbound route |
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39 Coit Switchback |
5 to 7 p.m. | Regular route from Powell & Francisco | ||
| 43 Masonic Inbound to Fort Mason |
10 a.m. until the end of service | From Presidio & Jackson via Jackson, Fillmore, Broadway, Steiner, Union, Fillmore to temporary terminal at Chestnut |
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| 43 Masonic Outbound to Munich & Geneva |
10 a.m. until the end of service | From temporary terminal at Fillmore & Chestnut via Fillmore, Marina Boulevard, Fillmore, Union, Steiner, Broadway, Fillmore, Jackson, Presidio to regular route |
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| 49 Van Ness/Mission Inbound to Fort Mason |
All Hours of Service | From Van Ness & North Point via North Point, Polk, Bay to temporary terminal at Van Ness |
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| 49 Van Ness/Mission Outbound to City College |
All Hours of Service | From Bay & Van Ness via Van Ness to regular route |
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Powell/Mason Cable Car Bus Substitution |
From 2 p.m. until the end of service | Switchback will be from Greenwich & Mason via Mason, Washington, Powell, O'Farrell, Stockton, Ellis to terminal at Powell | ||
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Powell/Mason Cable Car Bus Substitution |
From 2 p.m. until the end of service | From Ellis & Powell via Powell, Jackson, Mason, Filbert, Taylor, Greenwich, Mason to regular outbound route |
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Powell/Hyde Cable Car Bus Substitution |
From 2 p.m. until the end of service | From Lombard & Hyde via Hyde, Washington, Powell, O'Farrell, Stockton, Ellis to terminal at Powell | ||
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Powell/Hyde Cable Car Bus Substitution |
From 2 p.m. until the end of service | From Ellis & Powell via Powell, Jackson, Jude, Union, Larkin, Lombard, Hyde to regular outbound route |
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California Cable Car Bus Substitution |
From 2 p.m. until the end of service | From California & Davis via Davis, Sacramento, Drumm to temporary terminal at California |
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California Cable Car Bus Substitution |
From 2 p.m. until the end of service | From temporary terminal at Drumm & California via California to regular route | ||
| Marina Fireworks Shuttle Inbound to Chestnut & Van Ness |
4 to 8:30 p.m. | From terminal at Cyril Magnin & Market via Cyril Magnin, O'Farrell, Grant, Geary, Van Ness, Chestnut, Fillmore to terminal at Marina Middle School |
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| Marina Fireworks Shuttle Outbound to Cyril Magnin & Market |
4 to 8:30 p.m. AND 9:45 p.m. to midnight |
From terminal at Marina Middle School via Chestnut, Fillmore, Marina Boulevard, Fillmore, Chestnut, Van Ness, O'Farrell, Stockton, Market, Cyril Magnin to terminal
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| F Market & Wharves / Pier 39-BART Fireworks Shuttle Inbound to North Point & Kearny |
4 to 8:30 p.m. |
From Market & Drumm via Market, Steuart, Don Chee Way, The Embarcadero, Bay, Powell, North Point to last stop at Kearny
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| F Market & Wharves / Pier 39-BART Fireworks Shuttle Outbound to Market & Drumm |
4 to 8:30 p.m. AND 9:45 p.m. to midnight |
From North Point & Kearny via North Point, The Embarcadero, Don Chee Way, Steuart, Market, Drumm to terminal
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Transit Hubs: Departing After the Show
Muni is establishing Transit Hubs near the fireworks viewing area. Muni Fireworks Shuttles and rerouted bus routes will serve these hubs, making it more reliable to get a spot on the bus and exit the area quickly.
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Marina Middle School Transit Hub
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Served by Marina Fireworks Shuttle, 22 Fillmore, 28 19th Ave and 43 Masonic
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15-minute walk to Marina Green
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30- to 40-minute walk to Crissy Field, East Beach, Presidio Tunnel Tops and Pier 39
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Van Ness/Bay Transit Hub
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Served by 19 Polk, 28 19th Ave, 30 Stockton, and 49 Van Ness/Mission
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20-minute walk to Marina Green & Pier 39
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35- to 40-minute walk to Crissy Field, East Beach and Presidio Tunnel Tops
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Pier 39 Transit Hub
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Served by F Line Pier 39-BART Fireworks Shuttle
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Up to a 15-minute walk to Pier 39 & Jefferson St
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35- to 45-minute walk to Marina Green & East Beach
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45- to 60-minute walk to Crissy Field & Presidio Tunnel Tops
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Other Ways to Get to and from the Show
Taxi & Rideshare
- Muni, walking and biking will be an efficient way to travel to and from the fireworks. For those choosing to use rideshare services, they are expected to be busy after the fireworks and geofences will be in place to help minimize congestion.
- A temporary taxi stand will be set up on the west side of Baker Street between Beach Street and Bay Street (along the side of the Palace of Fine Arts) from 6 p.m. until midnight.
- Please be prepared to walk away from the viewing locations when requesting a rideshare service.
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Drivers should plan ahead. Make a day of it to allow significant extra travel time.
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Parking will be limited and is expected to fill early. Park early and walk to your preferred viewing area.
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Travelers should expect extended delays arriving to and leaving the area after the fireworks display.
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The Golden Gate Bridge will be closed to all traffic from 9 to 10 p.m. to support fireworks operations and public safety. Caltrans will be closing US-101 in both directions starting at 8 p.m. Those planning travel between Marin County and San Francisco should plan to use alternate routes through the East Bay.
Temporary Street Closures
Temporary street closures and restrictions will be in effect at the following locations on July 4:
- Jefferson Street will be closed to all traffic between Hyde Street and The Embarcadero from 1 p.m. until 11 p.m. Embarcadero traffic will be routed onto Beach Street.
- Streets in the Fisherman’s Wharf and Marina neighborhoods will be restricted to local access, beginning around 8 p.m. until 11 p.m. Only residents, guests and deliveries will be permitted to access streets north of Bay, Alhambra and Francisco streets as well as Chestnut Street between Fillmore Street and Van Ness Avenue after 8 p.m.
Parking
- Parking near major viewing areas is extremely limited and is expected to fill early. Find SFMTA-owned garages at SFMTA.com/Garages
- Residents should expect increased demand for on-street parking throughout the day and evening in neighborhoods near the waterfront and Golden Gate Bridge.
- Temporary parking restrictions will be in place in certain areas. Visitors should carefully read all posted parking signs and restrictions before leaving their vehicle.
- Visit our How to Park Legally in San Francisco page for general guidelines to help avoid citations.
- Be mindful of residents. Do not block or otherwise encroach into driveways.