4th of July Parade, Picnic & Fireworks

4th of July 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! When attending our events, please remember to keep Sausalito parks and the SF Bay beautiful by placing all refuse in the correct bins. 
 
4th of July Schedule of Events:
10 am: Parade starts in Old Town
12 pm – 4 pm: Picnic at Dunphy Park
6:30 pm: Evening celebration at Gabrielson Park
9:15 pm – 9:30pm: Fireworks show at Gabrielson Park 
 
RESERVE YOUR FIREWORK TABLES beginning May 12
 
DONATE TO THE FIREWORKS
 
* 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 announced. Feel free to nominate a Grand Marshal by emailing recreation@sausalito.gov
 
Sign up to participate in the 2026 4th of July Parade!

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 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 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. 
 
* FIREWORKS
The evening events will take place at Gabrielson Park. The band is sure to keep you dancing from 6:30-9pm. Fireworks will begin around 9:15pm and last for half an hour.
Food 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. 
 
* FIREWORK DONATIONS
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: 
 
City of Sausalito Parks & Recreation Dept.
420 Litho St
Sausalito, CA 94965
 
*  Fireworks Tables
Firework Tables are on sale as of May 12, 2026.
 
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.
 
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!
 
* 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