Alcatraz’s Thanksgiving Indigenous Peoples’ Sunrise Ceremony (2025)

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Sunrise Gathering at Alcatraz (2025)
Alison Taggart-Barone via NPS

The Indigenous Peoples’ Day Sunrise Gathering on October 13, 2025 and November 27, 2025 are organized by the International Indian Treaty Council, commemorating the 1969-71 occupation of Alcatraz by the Indians of All Tribes.
These are one-day events and not the standard Alcatraz Island tour; all areas except where the ceremony takes place will be closed and inaccessible to the public.

Includes

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

Schedule

October 13, 2025: 
Departure Times: 4:15 AM, 4:30 AM, 5:00 AM, 5:15 AM
November 27, 2025:
Departure Times: 4:15AM, 4:30AM, 4:45AM, 5:00AM, 5:15AM, 5:30AM, 5:45AM, 6:00AM

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.

Upcoming Indigenous Peoples’ Day Sunrise Gathering at Alcatraz (2025) Events
Mon 10/13 Alcatraz’s Sunrise Gathering for Indigenous Peoples’ Day (2025)Thu 11/27 Alcatraz’s Thanksgiving Indigenous Peoples’ Sunrise Ceremony (2025)Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.