Coast Guard Safety Zone for Philadelphia Fireworks on June 27, 2026
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The rule temporarily restricts vessel traffic on part of the Delaware River near Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia during a fireworks display on June 27, 2026. The safety zone will be enforced from 9:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. and covers waters within 500 feet of the fireworks barge. Boat operators, commercial vessels, tour boats, and recreational users in the area must stay out of the zone unless the Coast Guard gives permission. Anyone nearby should follow instructions from Coast Guard patrol personnel and plan routes around the short closure.
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Key Changes
- Enforces a temporary safety zone on the Delaware River near Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia
- Bars vessels from entering, remaining in, or passing through the zone without Coast Guard authorization
- Applies for 15 minutes, from 9:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. on June 27, 2026
Obligations
What this law requires
Vessel operators must not enter the Delaware River safety zone adjacent to Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, within a 500-foot radius of the fireworks barge position during the enforcement period unless authorized by the Coast Guard.
Vessel operators in the regulated area must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or any Official Patrol displaying a Coast Guard ensign during the safety zone enforcement period.