The Golden Gate Bridge, used by more than 100,000 vehicles a day on average, will be closed for a fireworks display to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding on July 4.

The explosives will be launched about 9:30 p.m. from the bridge’s towers and two barges in the bay below as a welcome to tourists. It’s only the third display from the span in its nearly 90-year history, the mayor’s office said Monday.

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