Coast Guard Safety Zones for Eastern Great Lakes Annual Events
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The Coast Guard will temporarily enforce safety zones on parts of Lake Erie, Seneca Lake, Lake Ontario, and other waters in the Eastern Great Lakes area during scheduled Independence Day fireworks events in July 2026. Boaters and commercial vessel operators cannot enter the listed zones during the enforcement windows unless they get permission from the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes or an authorized representative. Event organizers, marinas, tour operators, and recreational boaters should plan routes and schedules around the temporary closures.
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Key Changes
- Enforces temporary Coast Guard safety zones for listed fireworks events in July 2026
- Bars vessels and people from entering the zones during specified time windows without permission
- Identifies affected locations and enforcement times in the Eastern Great Lakes area
Obligations
What this law requires
No person or vessel may enter the City of Erie 4th of July Fireworks safety zone on Lake Erie within a 280-foot radius of the Dobbins Landing launch site at 42°08′17.13″ N, 080°05′30.17″ W unless permitted by the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes or a designated representative.
No person or vessel may enter the SamSen Operation/Seneca Lake Resorts 4th of July safety zone on Seneca Lake within a 420-foot radius of 42°43′39.28″ N, 076°54′59.47″ W in Romulus, NY unless permitted by the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes or a designated representative.
Vessels seeking to enter an enforced safety zone for the listed July 2026 fireworks events must obtain permission from the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes or an authorized representative before entry.