The future of San Diego’s iconic Big Bay Boom fireworks show is facing significant changes as environmental concerns prompt new regulatory oversight.
The beloved Fourth of July tradition, which draws nearly half a million spectators annually to witness the West Coast’s largest fireworks display, will operate under new restrictions for the next two years.
For the first time in the event’s history, the California Coastal Commission has mandated a Coastal Development Permit for the fireworks show, citing growing environmental concerns about its impact on the San Diego Bay…