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Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge at this Sunday's Golden Gate Festival

It's not every day that an iconic local landmark turns 75, and the Golden Gate Bridge marks that momentous milestone this Sunday, May 27. Celebrate the span this Sunday at the Golden Gate Festival, a historic birthday party taking place along the San Francisco waterfront. Admission is free for all!

The main Golden Gate Festival activities will be held at Fort Point, Crissy Field, the Presidio, and the Marina Green. Anniversary events will also be held at Fort Mason Center, Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco Maritime Historical National Park, Fisherman’s Wharf, and Pier 39.

Festival Highlights

  • Fireworks on Sunday from 9:30–9:50 pm in a spectacular grand finale that showcases the Bridge, the Bay and surrounding national parklands. Optimum viewing spots are along the waterfront from Fort Point to East Marina Green. The hills above the Marina and Cow Hollow also provide stunning views. An accompanying soundtrack wil be aired live on KFOG 104.5/97.7FM. (Note: Fireworks will not be televised and will not be visible from Fisherman’s Wharf south down the Embarcadero; weather permitting, fireworks will be visible from Pier 39.)
  • International Orange Artists’ Exhibition at Fort Point, 10 am–7 pm.
  • Crissy Field Stage highlighting dance, music, and local bands, 11 am–11 pm.
  • Road Trip through History featuring vintage cars and motorcycles from 1937 to the present. East Crissy Field, 11 am–5 pm.
  • Crissy Field Center Future Fair with activities and demonstrations showcasing sustainability technologies and innovations in the pioneering spirit of the Bridge. East Beach, 11 am–7 pm.
  • Vintage Maritime Display and Historic Watercraft Parade with classic boats spanning 75 years. St. Francis Yacht Club, 11 am–3 pm.
  • Marina Green Stage featuring dance and music organizations and local bands. West Marina Green, 11 am–10 pm.
  • Marina Green, Crissy Field, and Golden Gate Bridge Plaza retail outlets offering official 75th Anniversary souvenir merchandise. Various waterfront locations, 10 am–8 pm.

If You Go

Because of the expected popularity of this event, the Golden Gate Bridge District and the California Highway Patrol are urging attendees not to drive to the festival. No public parking near the event will be available, and severe traffic congestion is expected around the city, especially after the fireworks display. Traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge will be interrupted during the fireworks display.

Festival goers should plan to use public transit, or walk or ride a bike. (Free bike parking will be availble—bring your own lock.) If you're coming from Marin and the North Bay, your best bet is to take the Golden Gate Transit bus or ferry into San Francisco. This Sunday, there will be added service on the 70 and 80 bus routes to and from San Francisco—look for the buses that say "San Francisco/Presidio Only".

There will also be shuttle buses connecting Highway 101 park-and-ride lots in Marin and Sonoma counties to the Larkspur Ferry Terminal, where added ferry service will be avialable. Ferry riders can then take Muni, via Muni metro trains and the 47L bus, to and from the Golden Gate Festival. Get complete transit information, including bus and ferry schedules and fares, on the Golden Gate Bridge District's website.

For more information on the Golden Gate Festival and the Bridge's 75th anniversary, visit goldengatebridge75.org.

Comments

I will surely attend this to

I will surely attend this to witness the fireworks display and participate on road trips. Congratulations anyway for reaching 75th year. We are looking forward for more bridges you’ll build such as steel truss bridge or even pedestrian bridges. Kindly inform us here if you have another project.