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Golden Gate Bridge Closes July 4 for 250th-Anniversary Fireworks

7/5/2026

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The Golden Gate Bridge District will close the bridge and stage a fireworks display on July 4 2026, third bridge launch, to celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary.
Caltrans will close Highway 101 ramps and nearby streets from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., routing traffic to the Bay and Richmond-San Rafael bridges.
Rescue Captain Samuel Menchaca urged people to avoid cliffside viewing and use sites such as Crissy Field, Marina Green, Pier 39 and the northern Embarcadero.

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The Golden Gate Bridge District will close the bridge and stage a fireworks display on July 4 2026, third bridge launch, to celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary.
Caltrans will close Highway 101 ramps and nearby streets from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., routing traffic to the Bay and Richmond-San Rafael bridges.
Rescue Captain Samuel Menchaca urged people to avoid cliffside viewing and use sites such as Crissy Field, Marina Green, Pier 39 and the northern Embarcadero.