Alcatraz’s Thanksgiving Indigenous Peoples’ Sunrise Ceremony (2024)

Includes

Commemoration of the 1969-71 occupation of Alcatraz by the Indians of All Tribes

Schedule & Tickets

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Sunrise Gathering
October 14, 2024: 

Departure Times: 4:15 AM, 4:30 AM, 5:00 AM, 5:15 AM
– Tickets are $15.50 per person (Ages 5 and up) for round trip ferry

Indigenous Peoples’ Thanksgiving Sunrise Gathering
November 28, 2024:

Departure Times: 4:15AM, 4:30AM, 4:45AM, 5:00AM, 5:15AM, 5:30AM, 5:45AM, 6:00AM
– Tickets are $15.50 per person (Ages 5 and up) for round trip ferry

Dress Code

The weather on Alcatraz is unpredictable and subject to change unexpectedly, so be sure to dress in layers…bring along a light jacket or sweater, no matter how nice the day begins! Follow this link for more information.

Where to Meet

Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing

Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing is the launch site to Alcatraz Island.

Alcatraz Landing includes the Ticketbooth and waiting and boarding areas, all of which are accessible. Accessible bathrooms are found at Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing and on all Alcatraz Cruises vessels.

Please note: there are no wheelchairs available for loan either at Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing or on Alcatraz Island.

Walk-up tickets will be available for purchase on the morning of the event. However, tickets are limited and we can not guarantee availability the day of the event. We strongly recommend arriving as early as possible.