The USS Midway Museum’s annual 4th of July celebration, attended by 4,000 people, is the biggest family party in town!
Fortunate attendees to this annually sold-out celebration watch the spectacular “Big Bay Fireworks” show from the flight deck! And, the Midway is perfectly positioned. It’s the closest venue to the four barge locations from which the fireworks are launched, offering the best view of the largest fireworks show on the West Coast.

The celebration also includes live entertainment featuring one of San Diego’s leading show bands.
The band kicks off the party with an exciting USO show review followed with the most popular patriotic and fun party hits.

Savory All-American concessions are for sale along with adult and kid-friendly beverages.
Guests are invited to bring a blanket, lawn chairs and small coolers with picnic-type snacks, providing affordable options for all those who attend.

Join us for this patriotic celebration with plenty to do and see in honor of our nation’s birthday.

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To ensure our guests’ safety and to get all guests onboard as quickly as possible, please note the safety measures now in effect for Midway’s A Family Fun July 4th Celebration.

Guests with special-event tickets will be permitted to carry the following:

• Bags, backpacks, purses, tote bags, diaper bags that are no larger than 14” X 14” X 6”
• 6-pack sized cooler containing small snack items, non-alcohol beverages in plastic containers.
• All plastic bottles must have factory seal intact
• Strollers and wheelchairs, only if appropriately occupied by an individual
• Lightweight lawn chairs and blankets (seating will not be provided)
• Service animals are permitted (please note, fireworks will be taking place)

Prohibited items include, but are not limited to the following:

• The USS Midway is a non-smoking facility, no cigarettes including e-cigarettes are allowed
• No reusable water containers or opened water bottles
• Alcohol
• Glass containers
• Weapons of any kind
• Briefcases and luggage
• Wagons
• Unoccupied strollers or wheelchairs
• Coolers larger than a 6-pack size cooler

Please note:
All bags, coolers, pockets, and the like are subject to be checked by USS Midway Museum Safety staff for the security of all guests.  Thank you for your cooperation.