SAN DIEGO — Preparations are underway for the 'Big Bay Boom!' It is the largest 4th of July fireworks show on the West Coast, according to organizers.
The show begins at 9:00 p.m. on Thursday. Fireworks will be set off from four different barges.
As many as 500,000 people are expected to watch the show.
Sam Bruggema of Pyro Spectaculars, said it took four days to set up for this show. It is expected to last 17-18 minutes long.
"The effects are absolutely amazing," he said. "They make you want to see them again."
"I'm excited just to see all the shells," he added. "There's some really unique things that I haven't seen enough of, and most people haven't seen at all."
Where to watch
- Shelter Island
- Harbor Island
- North Embarcadero
- Marina District
- Coronado Ferry Landing
- Boating/on the water
Transportation and Parking
- Expanded Trolley service to the Big Bay Boom fireworks extravaganza!
- Free parking at MTS Park & Ride lots throughout the system.
- Download the PRONTO App to your phone or pick-up and add money to a PRONTO card (one-time $2 fee) at any Trolley ticket machine or any participating retail network location.
- MTS’ FRIENDS RIDE FREE promotion is in effect. A friend may ride free with a fare-paying customer on all MTS routes on July 4.
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