No Boats Allowed: Fireworks Barge Locks Down Texas Bay
Published Date: 7/2/2025
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Summary
The Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone in Laguna Madre near South Padre Island to keep people and boats safe during fireworks shows launched from a barge. No one can enter this area unless the Coast Guard says it’s okay. This safety zone will be in effect only during the fireworks, so plan ahead if you’re boating nearby!
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Temporary no‑entry boating zone
You cannot enter certain waters in the Laguna Madre near South Padre Island, Texas during fireworks launched from a barge. Entry of vessels or persons into this safety zone is prohibited unless the Captain of the Port, Sector Corpus Christi, or a designated representative specifically authorizes entry.
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