Coast Guard restricts river traffic for tube float in Parker, Arizona
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The Coast Guard is enforcing a special local regulation along a portion of the Colorado River near Parker, Arizona. This applies to the Great Western Tube Float event on June 13, 2026, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Why it matters: This is an administrative safety measure for a specific recreational event. It ensures that emergency vessels have clear access and prevents collisions during a crowded river activity. For most people not participating in or traveling through this specific stretch of the river on that date, there is no impact.
Who it affects
- Recreational boaters planning to use the Colorado River near Parker on June 13, 2026
This rule was issued by the U.S. Coast Guard and published in the Federal Register on June 2, 2026; check the original document for exact geographic boundaries before making travel plans.
Agency: Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard
Source: Federal Register — read the official document