Coast Guard safety zone for Put-In-Bay fireworks

The U.S. Coast Guard is enforcing a temporary safety zone in Lake Erie waters near Put-In-Bay, Ohio. This measure applies during the annual Fourth of July fireworks display on July 4, 2026.

Why it matters: This is a routine administrative enforcement of an existing regulation rather than a new policy change. It ensures that recreational boaters and spectators know where they can and cannot navigate during a high-traffic holiday event, preventing collisions with fireworks barges or emergency vessels.

Who it affects

• Boat operators in the immediate vicinity of Put-In-Bay on July 4, 2026

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This final rule was issued by the U.S. Coast Guard and published in the Federal Register on June 10, 2026; consult the original document for specific geographic coordinates and regulatory details.

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