Fireworks and tourism return to mild up San Francisco’s Fourth of July celebrations

San Francisco celebrates July 4th

Emma Goss report from KTVU.

SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco was the place to go on July 4th.

Tourists and locals celebrated July 4th with sunny weather and spectacular fireworks displays overlooking the city’s waterfront, and local businesses and restaurants boosted their profits.

“It’s a lot of fun, I have to say this is probably one of the busiest days I’ve seen,” said Alyssa Byrd, assistant general manager of Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant.

It was the first weekend the Exploratorium reopened after being closed for 15 months.

14-year-old Macy Bonnett and younger sister Presley, visiting from Phoenix, Arizona, said they loved the “hands-on” exhibits at the museum and couldn’t get enough of San Francisco’s breezy, sunny weather.

“Oh my god, it’s so beautiful here,” said Macy Bonnett.

Alexa Hines, who lives in San Francisco, spent Sunday with her parents, who were visiting from Southern California for the summer.

“We’ll just spend the day on the water and then hang out tonight and watch the fireworks, which we’re really looking forward to!” said Hines.

San Francisco’s famous fireworks show drew tens of thousands along the Embarcardo, with pent excitement after the show was canceled last year, along with most of the major celebrations due to the swelling coronavirus cases.

“It’s great to see more stores open and people just excited to go out. It’s definitely a nice change of pace, ”said Kamil Shehadeh, a San Francisco resident.

“I find it amazing how well the state is doing with all the vaccinations and everything,” said Nik Yarovio, who moved his family from Ukraine to Hawaii during the pandemic.

Yaravio’s family visits San Francisco over the bank holiday weekend in hopes of permanent relocation to the city.

“It really feels like a return to normal,” he said.