Fourth of July in San Francisco 2026: Fireworks and Things to Do

San Francisco’s Fourth of July fireworks launch over the bay on Saturday, July 4, 2026. The display starts around 9:30pm from two barges, one near Pier 39 and one at Aquatic Park, and lasts about 20 minutes. The waterfront around Fisherman’s Wharf holds free events through the day. What to Expect Pier 39 runs free entertainment and family activities through the afternoon and evening. Free live music is scheduled near Jefferson and Taylor Streets earlier in the day. Public viewing areas for the fireworks include Aquatic Park, Pier 39, and the Pier 43 walkway. Fog off the bay can limit visibility some years. Large crowds gather along the northern waterfront, so plan extra travel time. Details When: Saturday, July 4, 2026. Daytime events along the waterfront; fireworks at about 9:30pm. Where: Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39. Fireworks launch near Pier 39 and Aquatic Park. Cost: Free. Getting there: The F Market line runs to Fisherman’s Wharf along the Embarcadero, and the Powell-Hyde and Powell-Mason cable cars end nearby. Take Muni rather than driving, since parking and traffic around the wharf are heavy on the Fourth.