Celebrating 530 years of resistance! Coming together to tell truth in history and to celebrate our ancestors, current warriors and the future generations that will carry our spirits.

Walk-up tickets will be available for purchase 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.

The Indigenous Peoples' Thanksgiving Sunrise Gathering on November 24th is organized by the International Indian Treaty Council commemorating the 1969-71 occupation of Alcatraz by the Indians of All Tribes. This is a one-day event and are not the standard Alcatraz Island tour; all areas except for where the ceremony takes place will be closed and inaccessible to the public.

November 24th Event:
The ticket booth opens at 3:15 AM and boats will depart Pier 33 at approximately 4:15 AM, 4:30 AM, 4:45 AM, 5:00 AM, 5:15 AM, 5:30 AM, 5:45 AM, and 6:00 AM. We encourage you to purchase and print tickets on the web. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 415-981-7625 (ROCK) or from the ticket booth at Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing.  General admission is $14.00 per person. Children under 5 years of age are free.

Please note there is absolutely no sale of merchandise of any kind allowed on Alcatraz Island, at Pier 33 Alcatraz Landing, or on the sidewalk outside of Alcatraz Landing. Due to COVID-19 safety protocols, only credit and debit card transactions are being accepted.