The Fourth of July is coming up and the city and police department have some announcements to share. Staff photo by Madeline Yang.

Fourth of July is creeping around the corner and the city and police department have come up with some announcements, guidelines and suggestions for the upcoming holiday.

It’s a big event, with about 100,000 – 150,000 people that come each year, so read up because this will likely be a lifesaver when the day comes.

There will be a few road closures:

  • Orange Avenue will be closed between First Street and R.H. Dana Place, starting at 7:30 a.m.
  • Vehicle traffic may cross Orange Avenue during the parade, and there will be road closures only at Third and Fourth Streets.
  • The 100 and 200 blocks of D, E, F, G, H, I and J Avenues will be blocked or have access restricted.
  • First Street between Alameda Boulevard and Orange Avenue will be closed, and Churchill Place and a portion of Isabella Avenue will also be closed. Roadways will remain closed until 1 p.m.
  • There will be a fireworks display starting at 9 p.m., which will be launched from Stingray Point. This will result in the closure of the sandy beach. The safety zone must remain closed to the public to prevent people from setting up viewing spots in the launch area.

There are also important towing and parking restrictions to watch out for:

  • Those parked along the parade route, staging areas, Glorietta Boulevard or Strand Way on the morning of July 4 will be towed starting at 4 a.m.
  • Pay attention to posted signs, park legally, and your vehicle will not be towed.
  • If you see a “No Parking” sign, do not park your vehicle there or you will be subject to being towed or receiving a citation.
  • If your vehicle is towed, contact the Coronado Police Department at 619.522.7350 or visit the Police Department, located at 700 Orange Avenue.

However, there will be free Fourth of July transportation. So, if driving and parking does not look like a possibility, Coronado has some options: the free summer shuttle and the Island Express.

  • Public transportation via the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) will be provided at the usual bus stops. Routes normally located within the parade route, including the Free Summer Shuttle, will be relocated during the Fourth of July road closures.
  • MTS will provide free bus service on July 4 for Cays residents.
  • Stops will be made upon request at Silver Strand Military Housing on the special July 4 free bus service from the Cays to the Village.
  • The Island Express Shuttle is an on-demand electric shuttle provided by Circuit Transportation. Six electric five-passenger vehicles will provide free service to the Village and two electric 10-passenger vans will serve the Cays on the 4th of July.

To schedule a ride, download the app, call, or hail a ride.

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