4th of July 2025

About the Festivities

This day full of events is free and open to the public. We are celebrating with a parade, live music, food, games, and fireworks!

DONATE TO THE FIREWORKS

 4^th of July Schedule of Events:

10:00am: Parade starts in Old Town

12:00pm-4:00pm: Picnic at Dunphy Park

6:30pm: Evening party at Gabrielson Park

9:15pm-9:45pm: Fireworks show at Gabrielson Park

Sign up to participate in the 2025 parade HERE. 

This year's Grand Marshal will be 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!

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.

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.

Picnic

Gather for an afternoon picnic at Dunphy Park.  The Craig Cafall Band will play from 12:30-4:00pm in the gazebo. We'll host our annual egg toss and tug of war competitions. 

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 sodas and locally designed t-shirts for sale.

T-Shirt Design Contest

Congratulations Dillon Froelich for designing the 2025 Sausalito 4th of July shirt!

Fireworks

The evening events will take place at Gabrielson Park. The lively band Top Shelf Classics is sure to keep you dancing from 6:30-9pm. Fireworks will begin around 9:15pm and last for half an hour.

Casablanca Moroccan & Mediterranean 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!

Or call 415-289-4152 Or make a check out to City of Sausalito and mail it to: Parks & Recreation Dept.                                                                          420 Litho St, Sausalito, CA 94965

Fireworks Tables

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. 

Click here to reserve your table

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

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!

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