Support the Big Bay Boom

Each year, the Big Bay Boom brings hundreds of thousands of people together along the San Diego Bay for a shared Independence Day celebration. It’s one of the region’s most beloved civic events—free, family-friendly, and open to all.

Behind the scenes, this event is made possible through a combination of public-private partnerships, in-kind support, and community contributions.

Why Your Support Matters

Producing the Big Bay Boom is a complex, large-scale effort. Your support helps fund:

  • Fireworks production and safety operations
  • Barge coordination and maritime logistics
  • Public access and viewing infrastructure
  • Environmental monitoring and post-event cleanup
  • Broadcast and community outreach

Every contribution directly supports the delivery of a safe, accessible, and memorable experience for the San Diego community.

Our Partnership with Fleet Week San Diego

To strengthen the long-term sustainability of the event, Fleet Week San Diego serves as the Big Bay Boom’s fiscal sponsor and fundraising partner. Fleet Week San Diego is a respected local nonprofit dedicated to honoring and supporting our military community.

Through this partnership:

  • All donations are managed through a trusted nonprofit organization
  • Sponsors and donors are connected to meaningful military and civic engagement opportunities
  • The event benefits from Fleet Week’s established community relationships and year-round programming

This collaboration helps ensure that the Big Bay Boom remains both financially viable and rooted in service, community, and regional pride.

Make a Contribution

Whether you’re an individual, small business, or community partner, your support makes a difference.

  • One-time or recurring donations welcome
  • Credit card and ACH options available
  • Contributions of all sizes help sustain this event
  • Donations to Fleet Week San Diego are tax deductible – Tax ID #33-0965545

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Interested in Sponsorship Opportunities?

If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor or learning more about partnership opportunities, we’d love to connect. Please reach out to our team to receive the current sponsorship packet and discuss how you can get involved.
bigbayboom@gmail.com

Thank you for helping keep San Diego’s largest civic celebration free and accessible for all.

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