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4th of July Fireworks Viewing Party Aboard the USS Midway Museum - SOLD OUT

July 4, 2024

6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. PDT

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. / Fireworks start at 9:00 p.m.

Join us aboard the iconic USS Midway Museum for an unforgettable 4th of July Fireworks Viewing Party!

Celebrate America's Independence Day with an evening filled with dazzling fireworks, live entertainment, and engaging activities for the whole family, all from Midway's Flight Deck! You'll have the best view in town to watch the spectacular Big Bay Boom fireworks show, San Diego’s premier Independence Day fireworks display.

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Event Details

Ticket Information

Tickets are SOLD OUT

Please make sure everyone has their ticket in advance.

All tickets must be printed, and digital tickets will not be accepted. Tickets are non-refundable.

Children 3 and under are free and do not require entry tickets.

Food & Drink

An assortment of concessions will be available for purchase on site, including BBQ meal options. Midway’s Beverage services will also offer alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Guests who purchased Q-Fire pre-sale meals can pick the orders up on the Flight Deck. Meal pre-orders are now closed.

Only factory-sealed, unopened plastic water bottles are allowed. No outside food or drink.

Seating Arrangements

Guests may bring lightweight, standard-sized lawn chairs and blankets for the event. Seating will not be provided on-site except for those who paid for an admission and chair bundle in advance. Placement for your chairs and blankets will be first come, first served.

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