Coast Guard Safety Zones for Eastern Great Lakes Fireworks Events
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The Coast Guard will temporarily restrict vessel access around two fireworks events in New York waters: Hamlin on June 27, 2026, and North Tonawanda on July 4, 2026. During the listed enforcement windows, boats and people may not enter, anchor in, or pass through the safety zones without Coast Guard permission. This mainly affects recreational boaters, commercial vessels, event operators, and local maritime businesses near the event areas. Anyone needing access must request clearance on VHF-FM channel 16 and follow Coast Guard directions, including operating at minimum safe speed if allowed inside.
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Key Changes
- Enforces a safety zone for the NYSOPRHP Patriotic-Themed Fireworks Display in Hamlin, New York, from 9:45 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. on June 27, 2026.
- Enforces a safety zone for the North Tonawanda Fireworks in North Tonawanda, New York, from 9:45 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. on July 4, 2026.
- Bars entry, anchoring, or transit in the safety zones without Coast Guard permission.
Obligations
What this law requires
Do not enter, transit through, or anchor within the Hamlin, NY NYSOPRHP Patriotic-Themed Fireworks Display safety zone during the enforcement period unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes or a designated representative.
Do not enter, transit through, or anchor within the North Tonawanda, NY Fireworks safety zone during the enforcement period unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes or a designated representative.
Anyone seeking permission to enter either enforced safety zone must request authorization from the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes via VHF-FM channel 16 before entering.
Vessels and persons granted permission to enter an enforced safety zone must obey all directions issued by the Captain of the Port Eastern Great Lakes or the designated representative.
All vessels permitted inside an enforced safety zone must operate at minimum safe speed while within the zone.