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Fog Can't Dim Golden Gate's 4th of July Blaze
5 Jul
Summary
- Fireworks launched from Golden Gate Bridge for nation's 250th anniversary.
- Dense fog threatened visibility but was expected to be above fireworks.
- Bridge traffic halted for an hour during the spectacular display.
Thousands gathered along the San Francisco and Marin County waterfronts on Saturday night for a unique Fourth of July fireworks display launched from the Golden Gate Bridge. This semiquincentennial celebration marked the first time fireworks were set off from the iconic bridge for the nation's 250th anniversary, and only the third time in its history.
Dense fog had shrouded the bridge for much of the day, raising concerns about visibility. However, organizers anticipated the fireworks would burst above the marine layer, creating a glowing spectacle. Launches from barges nearer to Crissy Field were expected to be less visible, with color pulsing through the fog.
To accommodate the event, the Golden Gate Bridge was closed to traffic for an hour starting at 9 p.m., and Highway 101 was closed earlier. Drones were also banned in the vicinity to ensure safety. The display concluded a day of diverse Fourth of July festivities across the Bay Area.
