Temporary Safety Zone on the Delaware River for Philadelphia Fireworks Display
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This rule creates a temporary safety zone on the Delaware River near Pleasant Hill Park in Philadelphia for a barge-based fireworks display on July 4, 2026. The zone will be in effect from 9:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and covers waters within 300 yards of the fireworks barge. Vessels and people may not enter the zone unless the Coast Guard Captain of the Port for Sector Delaware Bay, or an authorized representative, gives permission. Boat operators, event planners, and anyone using the river in that area should plan around the short closure.
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Key Changes
- Creates a temporary safety zone on the Delaware River near Pleasant Hill Park in Philadelphia
- Prohibits vessels and people from entering within 300 yards of the fireworks barge without Coast Guard authorization
- Applies for 30 minutes on July 4, 2026, from 9:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Obligations
What this law requires
Do not enter the temporary safety zone on the Delaware River near Pleasant Hill Park in Philadelphia, PA, covering waters within 300 yards of the fireworks barge, unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Delaware Bay, or a designated representative.
Obtain specific authorization from the Captain of the Port, Sector Delaware Bay, or a designated representative before entering the temporary safety zone during its effective period.