Muni: July 4, 2pm to midnight
Street Closures: July 3, 6am, to July 5, 5am
Taxi: During and after event
Event Summary
The 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 via the 25 Treasure Island Route, 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:
- Market Street/Ferry Building Fireworks Shuttle will run from 3 to 9 p.m. Board on Market Street at Inbound Boarding Islands from 5th to Steuart street; and at the Ferry Building. Drop off will be at Fisherman’s Wharf.
- Caltrain Fireworks Shuttle will run from 3 to 9p.m. Board at 4th & Townsend streets outside the Caltrain Station. Drop off will be at Aquatic Park.
- 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Please consult the table below for information regarding Muni service changes, including reroute summaries, duration of any reroutes or service switchbacks, missed stops and alternate stop locations . Reroutes are subject to change as conditions warrant. There will be also be extra July 4 service.
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Route & Direction | Duration | Service Change Summary | Missed Stops | Alternate Stop Locations |
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(Bus Shuttles) |
All Day | Regular route with bus shuttles providing service on the route instead of historic street cars. |
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F Market and Wharves Inbound to Fisherman's Wharf (Bus Shuttles) |
5 p.m. to end of service |
Regular route to Embarcadero & Bay, last stop at North Point/Kearny
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F Market and Wharves Outbound to The Castro (Bus Shuttles) |
5 p.m. to end of service | From North Point/Kearny to Embarcadero/Bay to regular route |
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8 Bayshore (Switchback) |
6 p.m. to end of service | Switchback will be from Powell & Francisco via Francisco, Columbus to regular outbound route |
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8 Bayshore (Switchback) |
6 p.m. to end of service | Regular route from Columbus & Union |
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19 Polk Inbound to Fisherman's Wharf |
5 p.m. to end of service | From Polk & Francisco via Francisco, Van Ness, North Point, Polk to terminal on North Point |
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19 Polk Outbound to Hunters Point |
5 p.m. to end of service | Regular route from temporary terminal on Polk & North Point | ||
28 19th Avenue Inbound to Fisherman's Wharf |
5 p.m. to end of service | From Van Ness & North Point, Polk, Bay to temporary terminal midblock between Van Ness and Polk |
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28 19th Avenue Outbound to Daly City BART |
5 p.m. to end of service | From temporary terminal via Van Ness to regular route |
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30 Stockton Inbound to Caltrain |
3 p.m. to end of service | From Chestnut & Van Ness via Van Ness, Union, Columbus to regular route | ||
30 Stockton Outbound to The Presidio |
3 p.m. to end of service | From Stockton & Columbus via Stockton, Union, Van Ness, Chestnut to regular route | ||
39 Coit (Switchback) |
5 p.m. to end of service | Switchback will be from Powell & Francisco via Francisco, Mason, Bay, Powell to first outbound stop at Powell & Francisco |
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39 Coit (Switchback) |
5 p.m. to end of service | Regular route from Powell & Francisco | ||
49 Mission/Van Ness Inbound to Fort Mason |
6 a.m. to end of service | From Van Ness & North Point via North Point, Polk to temporary terminal midblock between North Point and Bay |
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49 Mission/Van Ness Outbound to City College |
6 a.m. to end of service | From temporary terminal via Polk, Bay, Van Ness to regular route |
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Powell/Mason Cable Car (Bus Shuttles) |
2 p.m. to end of service | From Greenwich & Mason via Mason, Washington, Powell, O'Farrell, Stockton, Ellis to Powell | ||
Powell/Mason Cable Car (Bus Shuttles) |
2 p.m. to end of service | From Ellis & Powell, Powell, Jackson, Mason, Filbert, Taylor, Greenwich, Mason to inbound route |
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Powell/Hyde Cable Car (Bus Shuttles) |
2 p.m. to end of service | From Lombard & Hyde via Hyde, Washington, Powell, O'Farrell, Stockton, Ellis to Powell | ||
Powell/Hyde Cable Car (Bus Shuttles) |
2 p.m. to end of service | From Powell & Ellis, Powell, Jackson, Hyde, Union, Larkin, Lombard, Hyde to inbound route |
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California Cable Car (Bus Shuttles) |
2 p.m. to end of service | No reroutes, but bus shuttles will service the route. |
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California Cable Car (Bus Shuttles) |
2 p.m. to end of service | No reroutes, but bus shuttles will service the route. |
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Event Service Map
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: