Overview
- Crews have loaded thousands of pounds of pyrotechnics onto a barge for a 15‑minute show scheduled to launch at midnight along the waterfront.
- With rain in the forecast, organizers say equipment is protected for wet conditions and the display will proceed as planned.
- Barricades are in place and law enforcement has been positioned along the Embarcadero as on‑site setup continues.
- The San Francisco Fire Department will deploy extra units with 300‑gallon tanks and urges the public to leave fireworks to professionals, citing past injuries and deaths.
- A full slate of New Year’s Eve parties, cruises, and concerts is moving ahead across the city, some sold out, with hotels promoting overnight stays and officials advising early arrival for prime viewing spots near the Ferry Building.