Coast Guard Enforces Safety Zone for Alexandria Fireworks Display

The U.S. Coast Guard is enforcing a safety zone around the fireworks display in Alexandria, Virginia, on June 13, 2026. The restriction applies from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on the Upper Potomac River and Washington Channel.

Why it matters: This action ensures public safety during a large public event by keeping unauthorized vessels out of the area where fireworks are being launched. It prevents boat traffic from interfering with the display or endangering people on the water. For most boaters, it simply means avoiding a small section of the river for one hour on a specific evening.

Who it affects

• Boat operators and recreational mariners in the Washington Channel and Upper Potomac River near Alexandria, VA

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This notice comes from the U.S. Coast Guard, Sector Maryland-National Capital Region; check the original Federal Register document for exact boundary coordinates and contact information.

Agency: Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard
Source: Federal Register — read the official document