The United States flag arriving at Petco Park before the San Diego Padres Wild Card game this evening was huge.
It will cover much of the field during a pregame ceremony.
Many hands carried the flag up to the ballpark. I saw that U.S. Navy sailors were participating…
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Banners are rising throughout downtown San Diego supporting the Padres as they begin what hopefully will be a long playoff run in 2026. This evening the first game of Major League Baseball’s National League Wild Card series will be held at Petco Park!
The excitement is building!
Not only are merchants, bars and restaurants raising Padres flags, but fans, in their state of high anticipation, have already lined up to enter Gallagher Square two hours before the gate opens.
Some photographs from my mid-afternoon walk through the Gaslamp Quarter and East Village…
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This amazing community mural is now being displayed in the museum of the Coronado Historical Association!
The patriotic mural, depicting a U.S. flag and bald eagle, is composed of tiles hand-painted by Coronado residents. It’s a colorful part of the exhibit titled Moments That Made US. A variety of displays in the museum celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding.
Images painted on the tiles include American presidents, historic figures, and symbols that represent our nation’s ideals and culture. Other images simply show an appreciation for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, particularly in beautiful Coronado.
Just look at it. The extraordinary mural deserves a permanent home. I presented the thought to a museum docent and she agreed.
Why not install it at Coronado’s civic center?
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When hundreds of thousands of people come together for a good time, that’s a very, very big party. An epic party of that size was held around San Diego Bay today, as folks from all over converged on the waterfront to watch the Big Bay Boom fireworks display and celebrate the 250th birthday of America! Not your everyday Fourth of July!
I’ve never seen so much humanity crowded onto the Embarcadero. Even as I left, shortly after nightfall, people were still arriving from seemingly every direction–filling the boardwalks, Embarcadero Marina Park South and North, the steps of the San Diego Convention Center, Seaport Village, the USS Midway, nearby piers, Waterfront Park…
These America 250 photos were taken as I walked south from the Grape Street Pier to the Rady Shell (where a concert featuring all-American music was being held).
People are more interesting than fireworks to me, so my photos mostly focus on those who came down to San Diego Bay for a patriotic party like no other…
As you can see, the new Ringer’s roller skating rink in Seaport Village is now finished. It opened yesterday!
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Walking around San Diego the past week or so, I’ve seen signs that the city is getting ready for the big America 250 celebration. The 250th anniversary of the United States is coming up on Saturday, July 4th–Independence Day!
I’ve been taking photos of things that concern America’s birthday. Here’s what I’ve found so far, including event information you might find useful…
In Old Town:
In Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, an Old-Fashioned 4th of July will include a flag raising ceremony, live music, art, lawn games, a watermelon eating contest, a quilt raffle, and loads of free family fun. The patriotic event starts at 11 am and continues to 3 pm.
In the Marriott Marina:
At the Coronado Ferry Landing:
At the San Diego County Fair:
In Coronado at the VFW:
At a hotel and restaurant in East Village:
I forget where:
In Balboa Park:
In Balboa Park, the House of USA will present America’s 250th 4th of July Celebration! There will be food, dancing, music and patriotic fervor! It all takes places at the International Cottages from 11 am to 4 pm.
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A very cool sight if you’re a Padres baseball fan! This huge Padres flag flying from the Triton catamaran was out on San Diego Bay yesterday!
I spotted it while riding the Coronado ferry. Coincidentally, Petco Park rises in the background.
The San Diego Padres are up against two of the best Major League Baseball teams this week: the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Let’s get some big victories!
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Today, June 14th, is Flag Day.
I enjoyed a leisurely Sunday afternoon in Balboa Park. Could I find anything related to Flag Day as I wandered about the park?
This year there seemed to be no special activities for the day, but I did observe the red, white and blue in various forms…
I knew there would be colorful red, white and blue inside the House of USA at the International Cottages! There was a friendly greeting, too!
I learned they’ll be having a lawn program for the Fourth of July.
Now resuming my walk into the Palisades area of Balboa Park…
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Walking through Seaport Village this morning, I can definitely see the Alamo Flags shop is stocked up and ready for America’s 250th anniversary!
Our nation’s big birthday bash is coming up soon!
Lots of flags, banners and shirts featuring Statues of Liberty, bald eagles, fireworks, patriotic red, white and blue…
A special Flag Day Celebration is coming up on June 6, 2026 in Old Town San Diego. What makes it special? This year is the 250th birthday of the United States of America!
The “Legacy of Liberty” ceremony will be held at 5:00 pm at the Mormon Battalion Historic Site at 2510 Juan Street.
I went to the Mormon Battalion’s patriotic Flag Day event last year and it was quite moving. There was stirring music and deserving honorees were recognized. Should you go, you’ll likely see participants in colonial uniforms and attire, much red, white and blue, and plenty of smiles.
Everyone is welcome to attend!
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Threads of the Past was open yesterday in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. I was walking by their door, so I had to peek inside. Look what I found!
These friendly ladies in old-fashioned attire were working on a quilt!
They showed me how they’re creating a new quilt that honors the women of Old Town.
The square in my next photograph depicts the three daughters of Juan Bandini, one of early San Diego’s most prominent residents.
As this article explains: During the Mexican-American war and during the United States’ “Conquest” of California, Juan Bandini supported the Americans. His three daughters are even credited with making the first American flag that was raised in the Old Town Plaza on July 29, 1846–the day John Charles Fremont arrived in town.
That explains the inclusion of a United States flag.
The ladies of Threads of the Past are also working on their annual quilt to be raffled during the next Fourth of July celebration in Old Town. Kids have contributed art to many small squares. The project raises funds for the Boosters of Old Town San Diego.
If you’re ever walking in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, look for Threads of the Past. If their door is open, step inside!
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