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4th of July

Celebrate Independence Day in Sausalito with a full day of waterfront festivities, all free and open to the public, from morning to night.

Kick things off at 10:00am in Old Town as the parade winds along Bridgeway to Dunphy Park, featuring community groups, local businesses, and festive spirit throughout. Afterward, settle in at Dunphy Park from 12:00–4:00pm for a laid-back picnic with live music, food vendors, and family-favorite games like tug-of-war and the annual egg toss.

As the sun sets, head to Gabrielson Park for the evening celebration starting at 6:30pm, with live entertainment, food, and a lively crowd gathering along the waterfront. Bring a blanket or low-back chair and enjoy the festive atmosphere as the sky begins to darken.

The night concludes with a dazzling fireworks display over the San Francisco Bay from 9:15–9:30pm, lighting up the harbor in a memorable finale. Help keep this cherished tradition alive by donating to the fireworks fund and doing your part to keep Sausalito’s parks and shoreline clean throughout the day.

4th of July Schedule of Events:

10:00am: Parade starts in Old Town
12:00pm-4:00pm: Picnic at Dunphy Park
6:30pm: Evening celebration at Gabrielson Park
9:15pm-9:30pm: Fireworks show at Gabrielson Park

Donate to the Fireworks

10:00 a.m.
Parade
The parade will begin at 10:00 a.m. and starts on the corner of Second and Main, it moves along Bridgeway to Caledonia Street and ends at Dunphy Park. This year’s Grand Marshal will be TBD. Feel free to nominate a Grand Marshal by emailing recreation@sausalito.gov The 2025 Grand Marshal was Yoshi Tome, a Sausalito business owner since 1986, who is very involved in the Chamber of Commerce and supporter of Sister Cities program with Sakaide, Japan! NOTE: Street Closure 9:45a – 11:45a: Main St. and 2nd St up Bridgeway, all of Caledonia St. up to Bridgeway and Napa will be closed to thru traffic.
Sign up to participate in the 2026 4th of July Parade!
12:30-4:00 p.m.
Picnic
Gather for an afternoon picnic at Dunphy Park. TBD will play from 12:30-4:00pm in the gazebo. We’ll host our annual egg toss and tug of war competitions. 2026 FOOD TBD Sausalito Rotary will be selling hot dogs and hamburgers. Galilee Harbor will sell fish & chips, fries, corn, and watermelon. The Rec’ers will be serving wine, margaritas, and beer and accepting cash only. Sausalito Parks & Recreation will have water, soda, and locally designed t-shirts for sale. There is a limited supply of shirts and they will only be available at the fireworks if supplies last.
Learn about the t-shirt design contest!
9:15 p.m.
Fireworks
The evening events will take place at Gabrielson Park. Band TBD is sure to keep you dancing from 6:30-9pm. Fireworks will begin around 9:15pm and last for half an hour. TBD will be serving food. They are accepting cash and/or card. Bring your blankets, beach chairs (low to the ground and no high backs), or reserve a table. Our ability to provide fireworks every year is solely based on donations. We need your help! Please consider donating to help us cover the costs of this traditional event!
Click here to DONATE to the Firework Fund!

T-Shirt Design Contest

We’re in search of the perfect design for this year’s return of our coveted 4th of July t-shirts. And we want it to be designed by an artist who lives, works, and/or loves Sausalito. To enter your design to be considered for this year’s shirt, please read the Rules and Guidelines below.

  • Capture an aspect of life in Sausalito integrated with a 4th of July theme
  • Shirt color will be blue
  • Must clear and legible. Wording can/may be added by our team later.
  • Will be printed less than 12″ x12″ on the front of a shirt. Please keep this in mind.
  • Design must be wholly original. By submitting a design, you are guaranteeing that you hold original rights to everything in it, that it may be printed on distributed t-shirts, and that it does not contain any copyrighted material.
  • Entry must be submitted electronically and may be any of the following art file formats: .AI, .JPG, .PDF, or .PNG.
  • Artist can add their small signature, as long as it doesn’t interfere with main design, if desired.
  • Final design will be chosen by Sausalito Parks & Recreation Department and possibly modified. The winning artist grants to the City of Sausalito the rights to the design, including any modifications thereof, to be used on promotional/marketing and other City of Sausalito materials.
  • Submit your digitized design to: recreation@sausalito.gov by June 1st

The winner will receive a free shirt and a $100 gift card to a local restaurant!

Dillon Froelich designed the 2025 Sausalito 4th of July shirt.

Fireworks Tables

Firework Tables on sale now!

Buy Fireworks Table

Enjoy the best view of the fireworks at one of our viewing tables! Savor a picnic or take out from a Sausalito restaurant, as you feast your eyes on an awesome view of the bay and groove to upbeat music in the park. Tables are available for use from 6pm until the end of the fireworks. Each table includes 6 chairs. (this is the maximum occupancy per table)

Firework Tables cost $120 + credit card fees.

If you have any questions or trouble, please feel free to contact us at 415-289-4152 or recreation@sausalito.gov.

Parking

Parking is limited in Sausalito, so we always encourage walking, biking, public transportation, or carpooling to our events.

Parking in the parade staging area of Old Town, along the parade route, and in Dunphy Park will be closed until the parade ends at noon.

Parking is available on the street or in one of the City’s public lots. The flat rate for Fourth of July parking in the lots is $25 unless you have a 94965 Resident Parking Passcard, which will give you free all-day parking. Visit Parking for more information on street and lot locations, rules, and rates.

Questions

  • Stay up to date on Parks & Rec events on Facebook @sausalitoparksandrecreation
  • Any questions about Sausalito’s 4th of July be directed to the Parks and Recreation Department at (415) 289-4152 or recreation@sausalito.gov.
  • The offices of the Parks and Recreation Department are located at Sausalito City Hall, 420 Litho Street, Sausalito, CA, 94965