Coast Guard Locks Down SF Bay for Graduation Fireworks Safety Spectacle
Published Date: 5/20/2025
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Summary
On May 23, 2025, the Coast Guard will set up a temporary safety zone in San Francisco Bay near McCovey Cove for a fireworks show. Boats and people can’t enter this area without special permission to keep everyone safe. This means boaters should plan ahead to avoid the zone during the event.
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Temporary Safety Zone for Fireworks
On May 23, 2025, the Coast Guard will establish a temporary safety zone in the San Francisco Bay outside McCovey Cove for a fireworks display. Unauthorized persons or vessels may not enter, transit through, or remain in the zone without permission from the Captain of the Port Sector San Francisco or a designated representative, so boaters in California should plan to avoid the area that day.
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