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.
[email protected]

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

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