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Heading to Sausalito for the 4th of July? Be prepared for traffic delays and parking changes throughout the day.
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Check Caltrans for current road conditions. https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/.
Participating in the Parade? Sign the waiver
Check out 2025 photos of the festivities here!
Email pics to recreation@sausalito.gov to be included. Thanks to those who've submitted photos.
About the Festivities
This day full of events is free and open to the public. We are celebrating with a parade, live music, food, games, and fireworks! When attending our events, please remember to keep Sausalito parks and the SF Bay beautiful by placing all refuse in the correct bins.
4th of July Schedule of Events:
10:00am: Parade starts in Old Town
12:00pm-4:00pm: Picnic at Dunphy Park
6:30pm: Evening celebration at Gabrielson Park
9:00pm-9:15pm: Fireworks show at Gabrielson Park
RESERVE YOUR FIREWORK TABLES--SOLD OUT
DONATE TO THE FIREWORKS
Parade
The parade will begin at 10:00 a.m. and starts on the corner of Second and Main, it moves along Bridgeway to Caledonia Street and ends at Dunphy Park.
This year's Grand Marshal will be the Bay Cities Refuse team! In addition to keeping Sausalito clean and green, Greg and Kim Christie help out at our city events, volunteer in the community, and serve as a liaison for the Sustainability Commission.
Feel free to nominate a Grand Marshal by emailing recreation@sausalito.gov
Already participating in the Parade? Sign the waiver
Sign up to participate in the 2026 4th of July Parade! (CLOSED)
NOTE Street Closure 9:45a - 11:45a: Main St. and 2nd St up Bridgeway, all of Caledonia St. up to Bridgeway and Napa will be closed to thru traffic.
Picnic
Gather for an afternoon picnic at Dunphy Park. Dallis Craft will play from 12:30-4:00pm in the gazebo. We'll host our annual egg toss and tug of war competitions.
Sausalito Rotary will be selling hot dogs and hamburgers. Galilee Harbor will sell fish & chips, fries, corn, and watermelon. The Sausalito Lions Club will be serving wine, margaritas, and beer and accepting cash only.
Sausalito Parks & Recreation will have water, soda, and locally designed t-shirts for sale. There is a limited supply of shirts and they will only be available at the fireworks if supplies last.
2026 T-Shirt Design Winner
Eli Harris
Fireworks
The evening events will take place at Gabrielson Park. Momotombo, comprised of musicians from Malo and Santana bands, is sure to keep you dancing from 6:30-9pm. Fireworks will begin around 9:15pm and last for half an hour.
New local favorite restaurant, Cultivar will be serving food and alcoholic beverages. They are accepting cash and/or card.
Bring your blankets, beach chairs (low to the ground and no high backs), or reserve a table.
Our ability to provide fireworks every year is solely based on donations. We need your help! Please consider donating to help us cover the costs of this traditional event!
Click here to DONATE to the Firework Fund!
Or call 415-289-4152 Or make a check out to City of Sausalito and mail it to:
City of Sausalito Parks & Recreation Dept. 420 Litho St, Sausalito, CA 94965
Fireworks Tables
Firework Tables are SOLD OUT!
Enjoy the best view of the fireworks at one of our viewing tables! Savor a picnic or take out from a Sausalito restaurant, as you feast your eyes on an awesome view of the bay and groove to upbeat music in the park. Tables are available for use from 6pm until the end of the fireworks. Each table includes 6 chairs. (this is the maximum occupancy per table)
Firework Tables cost $120 + credit card fees.
If you have any questions or trouble, please feel free to contact us at 415-289-4152 or recreation@sausalito.gov.
Our ability to provide fireworks every year is solely based on donations. We need your help! Please consider donating to help us cover the costs of this traditional event!
Click here to DONATE to the Firework Fund!
Parking
Parking is limited in Sausalito, so we always encourage walking, biking, public transportation, or carpooling to our events. Bike racks are available in the parks.
Parking in the parade staging area of Old Town, along the parade route, and in Dunphy Park will be closed until the parade ends at noon.
Parking is available on the street or in one of the City's public lots.
To help manage extremely high parking demand and limited parking availability in the downtown area, special holiday dynamic parking rates will be in effect on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at designated municipal parking lots.
July 4th Special Event Dynamic Parking Rates
- Municipal Lots 1 & 2 (Downtown Waterfront): $50 flat rate
- Sausalito Yacht Harbor (SYH) Public Parking Lot: $50 flat rate
- Municipal Lots 3 & 4: $35 flat rate
These rates apply only on the Fourth of July and only to the municipal parking lots listed above.
There will be no changes to street parking or permit programs. Hourly rates at on-street parking meters will remain unchanged and continue to operate under the normal seasonal parking rate schedule.
In addition, the special event rates will not affect residents using their Resident Parking Benefit Program PIN code or approved commuter parking programs at participating locations.
Alternative Parking Options Available:
- Visitors looking for lower-cost or free parking options are encouraged to park on streets north of Napa Street, where parking restrictions are generally less stringent and additional parking may be available.
You may find more information about parking here.
Lost & Found
Contact recadmin@sausalito.gov or 415-289-4152 to see if your item was turned in. For valuable items, we suggest you call the police department's non-emergency line at 415-289-4170.
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Questions
- Stay up to date on Parks & Rec events on Facebook @sausalitoparksandrecreation
- Any questions about Sausalito's 4th of July be directed to the Parks and Recreation Department at (415) 289-4152 or recreation@sausalito.gov.
- The offices of the Parks and Recreation Department are located at Sausalito City Hall, 420 Litho Street, Sausalito, CA, 94965