Golden Gate Bridge turns 75 (27 images)

A seagull takes to wing at sunset in front of the Golden Gate Bridge during a celebration of the 75th anniversary of the span in San Francisco on May 27, 2012. UPI/Terry Schmitt

Fireworks explode over the Golden Gate Bridge during the 75th anniversary celebation of the Bridge in San Francisco on May 27, 2012. UPI/Mohammad Kheirkhah

A shower of fireworks falls from the deck of the Golden Gate Bridge during a celebration of the 75th anniversary of the span in San Francisco on May 27, 2012. UPI/Terry Schmitt

Fireworks are exploded in front of the Golden Gate Bridge during a celebration of the 75th anniversary of the span in San Francisco on May 27, 2012. UPI/Terry Schmitt