Security & Defense

Temporary Safety Zone for Toms River Fireworks in Beachwood, New Jersey

🇺🇸United States··Final Rule·Low Impact·View source ↗

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🇬🇧 English

The rule creates a temporary no-entry safety zone on the Toms River near Mayo Park in Beachwood, New Jersey, for a July 4 fireworks display, with July 5 as the rain date. The zone covers waters within 250 yards of the fireworks area and is meant to keep boats and people away from falling debris or unexploded fireworks. Boaters, marina operators, event organizers, and local enforcement teams should plan around a one-hour closure from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. on July 4, 2026, or during the same time on July 5 if the event is delayed. Entry is allowed only with Coast Guard approval.

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Key Changes

  • Creates a temporary safety zone within 250 yards of the fireworks display area on the Toms River near Beachwood, New Jersey
  • Bars vessels and people from entering the zone unless authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port
  • Applies from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. on July 4, 2026, or during the same hour on July 5 if the event uses the rain date

Obligations

What this law requires

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Do not enter the temporary safety zone on the Toms River near Mayo Park in Beachwood, New Jersey, within 250 yards of the fireworks display area while the zone is being enforced, unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Delaware Bay.

vessel operatorspersons on or entering the affected waters
From 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. on July 4, 2026, or from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. on July 5, 2026 if the fireworks display is delayed to the rain date
prohibition
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Obtain specific authorization from the Captain of the Port, Sector Delaware Bay before entering the temporary safety zone during the enforcement period.

vessel operatorspersons seeking access to the safety zone
Before entering the safety zone during enforcement hours on July 4, 2026, or July 5, 2026 if used as the rain date
licensing

Affected Parties

recreational boaterscommercial vessel operators+3 more…

Tags

coast guard,temporary safety zone,fireworks