Fireworks are returning to San Francisco for New Year’s Eve for 2023!
The grand fireworks display is scheduled at midnight on New Year's Eve 2023/2024, marking the transition from 2023 to 2024. As part of an annual tradition, 200,000 warmly dressed San Franciscans will bid farewell to the current year and welcome the new one together. The city, once again, will host a complimentary waterfront midnight fireworks show. Attendees are advised to arrive by 11:30 pm and proceed south of the Ferry Building along the Embarcadero for optimal viewing. The spectacular fireworks will commence precisely at the stroke of midnight.
The information below from 2022 outlines the typical occurrences during San Francisco's New Year's Eve fireworks. Updates will be provided as soon as confirmed details for the current year become available.
SF Fireworks Viewing:
- Best Location: South of the Ferry Building along the Embarcadero between Mission and Folsom Street.
- Fireworks Show:
- Duration: 15 minutes at midnight.
- Synced to music along the promenade from Pier 14 to the Bay Bridge.
- Other Viewing Locations:
- Treasure Island / Yerba Buena Island (arrive early).
- Telegraph Hill (Alta Street and Calhoun Terrace).
- Oakland Hills (Mormon Temple), Berkeley (Grizzly Peak), Emeryville (Marina Park Pathway), Marin Headlands.
- Getting Home (2023/24):
- Public transit extended on NYE (schedule pending confirmation).
- Muni free from 8pm to 5am (TBC), Caltrain free from 8pm to 3:30am (TBC), BART with normal fares.
- Stay Safe New Year’s Eve:
- Emergency alerts: Text NYESF to 888-777 or visit www.sfdem.org/NYESF.
- Safety tips:
- If you see something, say something (call 9-1-1).
- Have a plan and a designated meet-up spot.
- Be aware of your surroundings and emergency exits.
- Designated driver or alternative transportation for alcohol.
- No illegal fireworks; observe public fireworks shows.
- Call the non-emergency line for noise complaints: (415) 553-0123.
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