Coast Guard Locks Down Long Beach Pier for NYE Fireworks Fun
Published Date: 12/31/2025
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Summary
On New Year's Eve, the Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone around the Carnival Cruise Terminal pier in Long Beach to keep everyone safe during a fireworks show. Boats and people can’t enter the 500-foot zone from midnight to 12:45 a.m. on January 1, 2026, unless they get special permission. This quick action helps protect folks, vessels, and the environment without any extra costs or delays.
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500‑Foot Safety Zone Blocks Boat Access
If you plan to be on the water near the Carnival Cruise Terminal in Long Beach, you may not enter the safety zone within a 500‑foot radius of the fireworks launch from midnight until 12:45 a.m. on January 1, 2026 unless the Captain of the Port or their designated representative gives permission. To request permission, contact the Captain of the Port on VHF‑FM channel 16 or by phone at (310) 521‑3801.
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