Coast Guard enforces safety zone for fireworks at The Wharf in Washington, DC

The U.S. Coast Guard is enforcing a safety zone around The Wharf in Washington, DC, on June 22, 2026, from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. This restriction covers portions of the Washington Channel in the Upper Potomac River to ensure public safety during a fireworks display.

Why it matters: This action is an administrative enforcement of existing regulations (33 CFR 165.506) rather than a new policy change. It ensures that water traffic does not interfere with the fireworks display or create hazards for spectators and participants on the river during a scheduled event.

Who it affects

• Boat operators and recreational mariners navigating the Upper Potomac River near The Wharf on June 22, 2026.

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This notice was issued by Captain Patrick C. Burkett, Captain of the Port for Sector Maryland-National Capital Region, and published in the Federal Register on June 2, 2026.

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